High Wind Warning Issued for West Central Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of Minnesota and North Dakota, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected starting Thursday afternoon.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Forks ND
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Central Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, ND, has issued a High Wind Warning (NWS alert type code: HWW) for portions of west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. The warning is in response to expected hazardous wind conditions that could impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties:
- Minnesota: Clay, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, and Grant.
- North Dakota: Eddy, Griggs, Steele, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, and Richland.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm.
- Stay away from windows to avoid injury from breaking glass.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Sustained west winds of 30 to 40 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph.
- Impacts: The high winds may cause power outages and will make travel difficult for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 1:00 PM CDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The alert is currently expected to remain in effect until 7:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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