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High Wind Warning 7, NWS Bismarck, ND
NWS Bismarck, ND issued this high wind warning at Dec 17, 2025, 1:44 AM MST for 20 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Dec 17, 2025, 1:00 PM MST. It was in force for 25 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 17, 2025, 1:44 AM MST (08:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 17, 2025, 1:00 PM MST
- Expired
- Dec 18, 2025, 2:00 PM MST
- In force
- 25 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Bismarck, ND
Counties Adams County, ND, Billings County, ND, Bowman County, ND, Burleigh County, ND, Dickey County, ND, Dunn County, ND, Emmons County, ND, Golden Valley County, ND, Grant County, ND, Hettinger County, ND, Kidder County, ND, LaMoure County, ND, Logan County, ND, McIntosh County, ND, McKenzie County, ND, Mercer County, ND, Oliver County, ND, Slope County, ND, Stark County, ND, Williams County, ND
The radar
The Bismarck radar (KBIS), 66 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 7:35 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 Ne Beach, ND | AWOS station K20U Beach. |
| Dec 17, 7:44 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 10 Nw Williston, ND | AWOS station KXWA Williston Airport. |
| Dec 17, 7:50 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 7 S Amidon, ND | Mesonet station GW6638 AMIDON. |
| Dec 17, 8:11 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 10 Nne Sentinel Butte, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Sentinel Butte 10 N. |
| Dec 17, 8:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 1 Ne Beach, ND | AWOS station K20U Beach. Reported with sustained wind speed at 56 mph. |
| Dec 17, 8:26 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 1 Nnw Hettinger, ND | ASOS station KHEI Hettinger Airport. |
| Dec 17, 8:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 10 Wnw Amidon, ND | Mesonet station AMDN8 Sand Creek. |
| Dec 17, 8:35 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 74 | 7 S Amidon, ND | Mesonet station GW6638 AMIDON. Reported with sustained wind speed at 53 mph. |
| Dec 17, 8:43 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 3 Ese Griffin, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Bowman 4 W. |
| Dec 17, 8:49 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 69 | 2 Nnw Marmarth, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Marmarth 2 N. Also reported 10 m sustained wind speed at 55 mph. |
| Dec 17, 8:54 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 5 S Dickinson, ND | ASOS station KDIK Dickinson Airport. |
| Dec 17, 8:55 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 3 W Buffalo Springs, ND | AWOS station KBWW Bowman Airport. Reported with sustained wind speed at 49 mph. |
| Dec 17, 9:00 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 4 Wnw Fryburg, ND | NDDOT station TS428 4 WNW Fryburg. |
| Dec 17, 9:03 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 5 W New England, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station New England 5 W. |
| Dec 17, 9:06 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 2 Nnw Marmarth, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Marmarth 2 N. |
| Dec 17, 9:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 78 | 3 W Buffalo Springs, ND | AWOS station KBWW Bowman Airport. Reported with sustained wind speed at 60 mph. |
| Dec 17, 9:18 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 75 | 5 S Dickinson, ND | ASOS station KDIK Dickinson Airport. |
| Dec 17, 9:19 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 3 Ese Griffin, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Bowman 4 W. |
| Dec 17, 9:20 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 5 E Three V Crossing, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Davis Dam 2 NW. |
| Dec 17, 9:25 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 5 W New England, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station New England 5 W. |
| Dec 17, 9:29 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 10 Nne Sentinel Butte, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Sentinel Butte 10 N. |
| Dec 17, 9:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 77 | 1 Ne Gladstone, ND | Corrects source for previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 NE Gladstone. NDDOT mesonet station Gladstone I-94. Reported with sustained wind speed at 53 mph. |
| Dec 17, 9:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 77 | 1 Ne Gladstone, ND | NDDOT mesonet station Gladstone I-94. Reported with sustained wind speed at 53 mph. |
| Dec 17, 9:35 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 1 Ne Beach, ND | AWOS station K20U Beach. Reported with sustained wind speed at 53 mph. |
| Dec 17, 9:39 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 82 | 7 Sse South Heart, ND | Measured wind gust from a private weather station. |
| Dec 17, 9:53 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 66 | 1 Nnw Hettinger, ND | ASOS station KHEI Hettinger Airport. |
| Dec 17, 9:53 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 1 Nnw Hettinger, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Hettinger NW. |
| Dec 17, 9:58 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 11 Nne Scranton, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Cedar Lake 3 W. |
| Dec 17, 9:59 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 64 | 9 Nnw New Leipzig, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Elgin 10 NW. |
| Dec 17, 10:00 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 2 W Arnegard, ND | NDDOT station ND046 US-85 Arnegard. |
| Dec 17, 10:09 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 1 Nne Mott, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Mott 1 N. Reported with 10 m sustained wind speed at 57 mph. |
| Dec 17, 10:13 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 1 Nne Mott, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Mott 1 N. Reported with 10 m sustained wind speed at 60 mph. |
| Dec 17, 10:16 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 76 | 5 W New England, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station New England 5 W. Reported with a 10 m sustained wind speed at 61 mph. |
| Dec 17, 11:00 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Belfield, ND | Very strong non-thunderstorm wind gusts occurred on the evening of 12/17 and early morning of 12/18. Belfield FD responded to a downed powerline caused by the wind. |
| Dec 17, 11:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 91 | 7 S Amidon, ND | Sustained at 68 MPH. Mesonet station GW6638 AMIDON. |
| Dec 17, 11:15 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Dickinson, ND | Very strong non-thunderstorm wind gusts occurred on the evening of 12/17 and early morning of 12/18. Dickinson experienced multiple downed trees with one reported to have landed on a powerline. |
| Dec 17, 11:20 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 10 Nw Williston, ND | AWOS station KXWA Williston Airport. |
| Dec 17, 11:23 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 11 Nne Scranton, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Cedar Lake 3W. |
| Dec 17, 11:30 PM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 10 Wnw Amidon, ND | Sand Creek RAWS Station AMDN8. |
| Dec 18, 12:25 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 76 | 5 W New England, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station New England 5W. |
| Dec 18, 12:37 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 71 | 4 Sw Manning, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Manning 4SW. |
| Dec 18, 12:49 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 65 | 10 S Watford City, ND | Mesonet station WCYN8 Watford City. |
| Dec 18, 12:51 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 68 | 9 Nnw New Leipzig, ND | 10 M wind gust at NDAWN station Elgin 10NW. |
| Dec 18, 12:55 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 84 | 3 W Buffalo Springs, ND | AWOS station KBWW Bowman Airport. |
| Dec 18, 12:59 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 1 Nne Mott, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Mott 1N. |
| Dec 18, 1:00 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 78 | 5 S Dickinson, ND | ASOS station KDIK Dickinson Airport. |
| Dec 18, 1:15 AM MST | BLIZZARD | 2 Nnw Killdeer, ND | Blizzard conditions observed for around three hours at the Dunn County Airport. |
| Dec 18, 1:56 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 72 | 10 Se Lefor, ND | 10 m wind gust at NDAWN station Lefor 10SE. |
| Dec 18, 1:56 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 78 | 1 Nnw Hettinger, ND | ASOS station KHEI Hettinger Airport. |
| Dec 18, 3:11 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 90 | 2 N Bentley, ND | Williams Lookout RAWS Station TT584. |
| Dec 18, 3:25 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | 2 Se Bismarck, ND | Bismarck ASOS Peak Gust. |
| Dec 18, 4:09 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 8 Ene Fort Yates, ND | Measured 10 meter wind gust at NDAWN Station Strasburg 15W. |
| Dec 18, 4:09 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 6 N Golden Valley, ND | Measured wind gust from private weather station. |
| Dec 18, 4:28 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 73 | 3 Wsw Center, ND | Measured wind gust from private weather station. |
| Dec 18, 4:30 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 3 Ne Sterling, ND | Measured wind gust at Sterling NDDOT sensor. |
| Dec 18, 5:30 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | 9 W Wishek, ND | Measured wind gust at NDDOT Wishek. |
| Dec 18, 7:00 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Verona, ND | Measured wind gust at NDDOT Verona. |
| Dec 18, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1 | 1 N Watford City, ND | Cocorahs station ND-MK-6 Watford City 1.3 NNW. |
| Dec 18, 7:00 AM MST | SNOW 1.5 | 1 S Beach, ND | Cocorahs station ND-GV-1 Beach 0.3 SSE. |
| Dec 18, 8:30 AM MST | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Nnw Hazelton, ND | Measured wind gust at NDDOT Hazelton. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Rapid City, SD (KUNR), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 316 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1880 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 68 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -79 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -30 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
552 WWUS73 KBIS 170844 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 244 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 NDZ001-010-170945- /O.CAN.KBIS.HW.A.0005.251217T1800Z-251218T1800Z/ Divide-Mountrail- Including the cities of Parshall, Stanley, Crosby, and New Town 244 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... The High Wind Watch has been converted to a Winter Storm Watch for possible blizzard conditions. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. $$ NDZ022-023-025-037-170945- /O.CAN.KBIS.HW.A.0005.251217T2100Z-251218T2100Z/ Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Stutsman- Including the cities of Jamestown, Fessenden, Goodrich, Carrington, Mcclusky, and Harvey 244 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED... The High Wind Watch has been converted to a Winter Storm Watch for possible blizzard conditions. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. $$ NDZ009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-171645- /O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0005.251217T1800Z-251218T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0007.251217T2000Z-251218T1800Z/ Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope- Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- Including the cities of Watford City, Mott, New England, Bowman, Beach, Williston, Medora, Dickinson, Halliday, Hettinger, Killdeer, and Marmarth 244 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 /144 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM CST /1 PM MST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest and portions of northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...From 2 PM CST /1 PM MST/ this afternoon to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage power lines, roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow falling late this evening through tonight could produce periods of whiteout conditions in rural areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure holiday decorations and other outdoor objects that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling. && $$ NDZ019>021-034>036-042-045>048-050-051-171645- /O.UPG.KBIS.HW.A.0005.251217T2100Z-251218T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0007.251217T2300Z-251218T2100Z/ Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan- La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of New Leipzig, Hazen, Kulm, Selfridge, Ashley, Washburn, Underwood, Center, Steele, Turtle Lake, Linton, Ellendale, Bismarck, Edgeley, Beulah, Gackle, Solen, Napoleon, Tappen, Fort Yates, Carson, Strasburg, Lamoure, Wishek, Garrison, Mandan, Oakes, Wilton, and Elgin 244 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 /144 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM CST /4 PM MST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...South central and portions of southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 5 PM CST /4 PM MST/ this afternoon to 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage power lines, roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow falling late this evening through tonight could produce periods of whiteout conditions in rural areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure holiday decorations and other outdoor objects that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling. && $$ Hollan
6 follow-up statements
527 WWUS73 KBIS 171245 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 645 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 NDZ009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-172045- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0007.251217T2000Z-251218T1800Z/ Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope- Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- Including the cities of Watford City, Mott, New England, Bowman, Beach, Williston, Medora, Dickinson, Halliday, Hettinger, Killdeer, and Marmarth 645 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 /545 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM CST /1 PM MST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest and portions of northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...From 2 PM CST /1 PM MST/ this afternoon to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage power lines, roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow falling late this evening through tonight could produce periods of whiteout conditions in rural areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure holiday decorations and other outdoor objects that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling. && $$ NDZ019>021-034>036-042-045>048-050-051-172045- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0007.251217T2300Z-251218T2100Z/ Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan- La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of New Leipzig, Hazen, Kulm, Selfridge, Ashley, Washburn, Underwood, Center, Steele, Turtle Lake, Linton, Ellendale, Bismarck, Edgeley, Beulah, Gackle, Solen, Napoleon, Tappen, Fort Yates, Carson, Strasburg, Lamoure, Wishek, Garrison, Mandan, Oakes, Wilton, and Elgin 645 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 /545 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM CST /4 PM MST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...South central and portions of southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 5 PM CST /4 PM MST/ this afternoon to 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage power lines, roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow falling late this evening through tonight could produce periods of whiteout conditions in rural areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure holiday decorations and other outdoor objects that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling. && $$ Hollan
937 WWUS73 KBIS 171852 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1252 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 NDZ009-180500- /O.NEW.KBIS.CW.Y.0019.251218T1200Z-251218T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0007.251217T2000Z-251218T1800Z/ Williams- Including the cities of Williston 1252 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST THURSDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Williams County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon CST Thursday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure holiday decorations and other outdoor objects that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NDZ017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-180500- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0007.251217T2000Z-251218T1800Z/ McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman- Adams- Including the cities of Mott, Medora, Marmarth, Hettinger, Killdeer, Beach, Bowman, Watford City, Halliday, Dickinson, and New England 1252 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 /1152 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest and portions of northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Tree branches may be broken and lead to power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure holiday decorations and other outdoor objects that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling. && $$ NDZ019>021-034>036-042-045>048-050-051-180500- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0007.251217T2300Z-251218T2100Z/ Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan- La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Hazen, Edgeley, Mandan, Fort Yates, Ashley, Strasburg, Napoleon, Linton, Garrison, Washburn, Gackle, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Carson, Center, Underwood, Lamoure, Selfridge, Wishek, Solen, New Leipzig, Beulah, Steele, Kulm, Oakes, Ellendale, Bismarck, Elgin, and Tappen 1252 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 /1152 AM MST Wed Dec 17 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM CST /4 PM MST/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...South central and portions of southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 5 PM CST /4 PM MST/ this afternoon to 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage power lines, roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure holiday decorations and other outdoor objects that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling. && $$ NDZ001>003-010-011-180500- /O.NEW.KBIS.CW.Y.0019.251218T1200Z-251218T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Ward- Including the cities of New Town, Glenburn, Stanley, Crosby, Powers Lake, Minot, Bowbells, Sherwood, Parshall, Lignite, Portal, Columbus, and Mohall 1252 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Renville, Ward, Burke, Divide, and Mountrail Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-180500- /O.NEW.KBIS.CW.Y.0019.251218T1200Z-251218T2100Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce- Including the cities of Velva, St. John, Shell Valley, Rugby, Rolla, Bottineau, Rolette, Drake, Dunseith, and Towner 1252 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Bottineau, McHenry, Pierce, and Rolette Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Anglin
317 WWUS73 KBIS 180352 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 952 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 NDZ009-181200- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0019.251218T1200Z-251218T1800Z/ Williams- Including the cities of Williston 952 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Williams County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon CST Thursday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure holiday decorations and other outdoor objects that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling. Make sure to cover all exposed skin if outdoors. Carry a winter survival kit if traveling. && $$ NDZ017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-181200- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman- Adams- Including the cities of Halliday, Hettinger, Marmarth, Watford City, Beach, New England, Dickinson, Mott, Bowman, Killdeer, and Medora 952 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 /852 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwest and portions of west central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage power lines, roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow falling late this evening through tonight could produce periods of whiteout conditions in rural areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure holiday decorations and other outdoor objects that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling. && $$ NDZ019>021-034>036-042-045>048-050-051-181200- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/ Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan- La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Washburn, Elgin, New Leipzig, Solen, Center, Mandan, Wilton, Edgeley, Garrison, Ellendale, Oakes, Linton, Hazen, Steele, Kulm, Turtle Lake, Bismarck, Beulah, Fort Yates, Napoleon, Gackle, Lamoure, Strasburg, Tappen, Selfridge, Underwood, Carson, Wishek, and Ashley 952 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 /852 PM MST Wed Dec 17 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...South central and portions of southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage power lines, roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow falling late this evening through tonight could produce periods of whiteout conditions in rural areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure holiday decorations and other outdoor objects that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling. && $$ NDZ001>003-010-011-181200- /O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0019.251218T1200Z-251218T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Ward- Including the cities of Crosby, Portal, New Town, Mohall, Sherwood, Columbus, Minot, Glenburn, Lignite, Parshall, Powers Lake, Bowbells, and Stanley 952 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Renville, Ward, Burke, Divide, and Mountrail Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure to cover all exposed skin if outdoors. Carry a winter survival kit if traveling. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-181200- /O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0019.251218T1200Z-251218T2100Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce- Including the cities of Rolette, Towner, Drake, Dunseith, Velva, Rugby, Shell Valley, St. John, Bottineau, and Rolla 952 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Bottineau, McHenry, Pierce, and Rolette Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure to cover all exposed skin if outdoors. Carry a winter survival kit if traveling. && $$ Heinert
082 WWUS73 KBIS 181243 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 643 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 NDZ009-181800- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Williams- Including the cities of Williston 643 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 35 below. * WHERE...Williams County. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Blizzard Warning also remains in effect this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure holiday decorations and other outdoor objects that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling. Make sure to cover all exposed skin if outdoors. Carry a winter survival kit if traveling. && $$ NDZ017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-181800- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman- Adams- Including the cities of Marmarth, Bowman, Dickinson, Mott, Killdeer, Medora, Beach, New England, Halliday, Watford City, and Hettinger 643 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /543 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Southwest and west central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage power lines, roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Blizzard Warning also remains in effect for much of western North Dakota this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure holiday decorations and other outdoor objects that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling. && $$ NDZ019>021-034>036-042-045>048-050-051-182045- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/ Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan- La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Turtle Lake, Kulm, Gackle, Center, Wilton, Underwood, Linton, Edgeley, Wishek, Carson, Solen, Ashley, Lamoure, Mandan, Tappen, Garrison, New Leipzig, Napoleon, Oakes, Ellendale, Fort Yates, Beulah, Elgin, Selfridge, Bismarck, Steele, Washburn, Hazen, and Strasburg 643 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /543 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West to northwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...South central and portions of southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage power lines, roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Winter Weather Advisory also remains in effect through this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure holiday decorations and other outdoor objects that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling. && $$ NDZ001>003-010-011-181800- /O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Ward- Including the cities of Stanley, Parshall, Lignite, Powers Lake, Columbus, Minot, Mohall, Portal, Glenburn, New Town, Sherwood, Crosby, and Bowbells 643 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below. * WHERE...Renville, Ward, Burke, Divide, and Mountrail Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Blizzard Warning also remains in effect this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure to cover all exposed skin if outdoors. Carry a winter survival kit if traveling. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-182045- /O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce- Including the cities of Dunseith, Rolla, Towner, Rugby, Rolette, Velva, St. John, Drake, Shell Valley, and Bottineau 643 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below. * WHERE...Bottineau, McHenry, Pierce, and Rolette Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Blizzard Warning also remains in effect through this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Hollan
302 WWUS73 KBIS 181745 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1145 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 NDZ019>021-181845- /O.CAN.KBIS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/ Mercer-Oliver-McLean- Including the cities of Beulah, Garrison, Underwood, Washburn, Hazen, Wilton, Turtle Lake, and Center 1145 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /1045 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Although breezy winds may linger into this afternoon, strong winds are no longer expected. Thus the High Wind Warning is cancelled for portions of central North Dakota. $$ NDZ009-181845- /O.EXP.KBIS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ /O.EXP.KBIS.CW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Williams- Including the cities of Williston 1145 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Strong winds and dangerously cold temperatures are no longer expected in Williams county, thus the High Wind Warning and Cold Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire at noon CST today. $$ NDZ017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-181845- /O.EXP.KBIS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman- Adams- Including the cities of Watford City, Medora, Halliday, New England, Killdeer, Dickinson, Hettinger, Marmarth, Beach, Bowman, and Mott 1145 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /1045 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY... Although breezy winds may linger into this afternoon, strong winds are no longer expected across portions of western North Dakota. Thus the High Wind Warning will expire at noon CST / 11 am MST today. $$ NDZ001>003-010-011-181845- /O.EXP.KBIS.CW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251218T1800Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Ward- Including the cities of Stanley, Sherwood, New Town, Bowbells, Minot, Lignite, Columbus, Powers Lake, Mohall, Portal, Parshall, Glenburn, and Crosby 1145 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Although cold temperatures will be found today across northern North Dakota, dangerously cold temperatures are no longer expected. Thus the Cold Weather Advisory will expire at noon CST today. $$ NDZ034>036-042-045>048-050-051-182100- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/ Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh- Dickey- Including the cities of Kulm, Oakes, Tappen, Lamoure, Carson, Fort Yates, Wishek, Elgin, Solen, Ashley, Selfridge, Mandan, Bismarck, New Leipzig, Ellendale, Edgeley, Napoleon, Steele, Linton, Gackle, and Strasburg 1145 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /1045 AM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage power lines, roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be very difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure holiday decorations and other outdoor objects that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-182100- /O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce- Including the cities of Dunseith, Rolette, Rolla, Shell Valley, St. John, Velva, Rugby, Bottineau, Towner, and Drake 1145 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below. * WHERE...Bottineau, McHenry, Pierce, and Rolette Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Make sure to cover all exposed skin if outdoors. Carry a winter survival kit if traveling. && $$ Anglin
008 WWUS73 KBIS 182031 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 231 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 NDZ034>036-042-045>048-050-051-182145- /O.EXP.KBIS.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-251218T2100Z/ Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh- Dickey- Including the cities of Kulm, Oakes, Tappen, Lamoure, Carson, Fort Yates, Wishek, Elgin, Solen, Ashley, Selfridge, Mandan, Bismarck, New Leipzig, Ellendale, Edgeley, Napoleon, Steele, Linton, Gackle, and Strasburg 231 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 /131 PM MST Thu Dec 18 2025/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ THIS AFTERNOON... Strong winds are no longer expected today, thus the High Wind Warning will expire at 3 PM CST / 2 PM MST. $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-190500- /O.EXT.KBIS.CW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-251219T1800Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce- Including the cities of Dunseith, Rolette, Rolla, Shell Valley, St. John, Velva, Rugby, Bottineau, Towner, and Drake 231 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 32 below. * WHERE...Bottineau, McHenry, Pierce, and Rolette Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Anglin
The office that day
Everything else NWS Bismarck, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 11:52 AM MST | Cold Weather Advisory | BIS | Bottineau, Burke, Divide, McHenry, Mountrail, Pierce and 3 more | 44 hr |
| Dec 17, 12:03 PM MST | Blizzard Warning | BIS | Billings, Bottineau, Bowman, Burke, Divide, Dunn and 15 more | 26 hr |
| Dec 17, 12:03 PM MST | Winter Weather Advisory | BIS | Adams, Billings, Bowman, Burleigh, Dickey, Dunn and 12 more | 26 hr |
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