High Wind Warning Issued for Western North Dakota with Gusts Up to 70 MPH
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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 western North Dakota, effective Thursday, with wind gusts potentially reaching 70 mph and causing travel difficulties.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Western North Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Bismarck
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 Western North Dakota.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Bismarck, ND. This alert indicates a high probability of severe wind conditions that could pose a threat to property and travel safety.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad section of western North Dakota, specifically including the following counties:
- Divide
- Williams
- McKenzie
- Dunn
- Golden Valley
- Billings
- Stark
- Slope
- Hettinger
- Bowman
- Adams
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to secure loose outdoor items that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. If you must travel, use extreme caution, especially if you are operating a high-profile vehicle. Be prepared for sudden changes in visibility if wind interacts with falling snow.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect northwest winds to sustain speeds of approximately 40 mph. Wind gusts could reach as high as 70 mph. These conditions may result in damage to roofs, small outbuildings, and signage. Additionally, the NWS notes that significantly reduced visibilities are possible in areas where strong winds combine with falling snow.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to be in effect from 10:00 AM CDT (9:00 AM MDT) on Thursday, March 12, until 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM MDT) that same evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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