High Wind Warning 2, NWS Bismarck, ND

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440 
WWUS73 KBIS 112316
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
616 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

NDZ001-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-120730-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.260312T1500Z-260313T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Killdeer, Williston, New England, Bowman,
Marmarth, Dickinson, Beach, Hettinger, Medora, Mott, Crosby,
Halliday, and Watford City
616 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 /516 PM MDT Wed Mar 11 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ TO
10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

NDZ002-003-010-011-019>021-034-035-042-045-046-120730-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T0600Z/
Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Ward-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-
Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Center, Garrison, Portal, New Town, Sherwood,
Mohall, Selfridge, New Leipzig, Glenburn, Underwood, Minot, Elgin,
Lignite, Bowbells, Stanley, Wilton, Linton, Mandan, Turtle Lake,
Bismarck, Columbus, Washburn, Powers Lake, Carson, Parshall, Beulah,
Fort Yates, Solen, Strasburg, and Hazen
616 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 /516 PM MDT Wed Mar 11 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/
THURSDAY TO 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Thursday to 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/
  Friday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

NDZ012-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-120730-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T0900Z/
McHenry-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Goodrich, Velva, Mcclusky, Fessenden, Steele,
Wishek, Kulm, Lamoure, Gackle, Tappen, Carrington, Ellendale,
Edgeley, Towner, Drake, Ashley, Jamestown, Harvey, Oakes, and
Napoleon
616 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Parts of central North Dakota, including the James River
  Valley.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 4 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

Hamilton

226 
WWUS73 KBIS 120316
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1016 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

NDZ001-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-121130-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.260312T1500Z-260313T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Killdeer, Williston, New England, Bowman,
Marmarth, Dickinson, Beach, Hettinger, Medora, Mott, Crosby,
Halliday, and Watford City
1016 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 /916 PM MDT Wed Mar 11 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ TO
10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

NDZ002-003-010-011-019>021-034-035-042-045-046-121130-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T0600Z/
Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Ward-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-
Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Center, Garrison, Portal, New Town, Sherwood,
Mohall, Selfridge, New Leipzig, Glenburn, Underwood, Minot, Elgin,
Lignite, Bowbells, Stanley, Wilton, Linton, Mandan, Turtle Lake,
Bismarck, Columbus, Washburn, Powers Lake, Carson, Parshall, Beulah,
Fort Yates, Solen, Strasburg, and Hazen
1016 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 /916 PM MDT Wed Mar 11 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/
THURSDAY TO 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Thursday to 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

NDZ012-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-121130-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T0900Z/
McHenry-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Goodrich, Velva, Mcclusky, Fessenden, Steele,
Wishek, Kulm, Lamoure, Gackle, Tappen, Carrington, Ellendale,
Edgeley, Towner, Drake, Ashley, Jamestown, Harvey, Oakes, and
Napoleon
1016 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Parts of central North Dakota, including the James River
  Valley.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 4 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

Hamilton

881 
WWUS73 KBIS 120741
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
241 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

NDZ001-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-121545-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.260312T1500Z-260313T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Medora, New England, Killdeer, Mott, Bowman,
Halliday, Hettinger, Watford City, Williston, Crosby, Marmarth,
Beach, and Dickinson
241 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 /141 AM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 10 PM CDT /9 PM
  MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

NDZ002-003-010-011-019>021-034-035-042-045-046-121545-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T0600Z/
Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Ward-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-
Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Stanley, Lignite, Mohall, New Leipzig, Powers
Lake, Selfridge, Solen, Center, Strasburg, Hazen, Bismarck, Linton,
Columbus, Parshall, Carson, Portal, Sherwood, Elgin, Washburn,
Beulah, Turtle Lake, Mandan, Garrison, Wilton, New Town, Underwood,
Bowbells, Minot, Fort Yates, and Glenburn
241 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 /141 AM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT /NOON MDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 1 AM CDT
  /midnight MDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure items that could be blown around. Use caution when traveling.

&&

$$

NDZ012-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-121545-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T0900Z/
McHenry-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Goodrich, Harvey, Lamoure, Gackle, Edgeley,
Carrington, Drake, Fessenden, Steele, Ashley, Wishek, Tappen, Towner,
Kulm, Ellendale, Jamestown, Oakes, Mcclusky, Velva, and Napoleon
241 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4
AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Parts of central North Dakota, including the James River
  Valley.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure items that could be blown around. Use caution when traveling.


&&

$$

Heinert

847 
WWUS73 KBIS 121528
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1028 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

NDZ001-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-130300-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Killdeer, Beach, Marmarth, Watford City,
Hettinger, Bowman, Williston, Dickinson, Mott, New England, Halliday,
Crosby, and Medora
1028 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 /928 AM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

NDZ002-003-010-011-019>021-034-035-042-045-046-130600-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T0600Z/
Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Ward-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-
Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Bowbells, Linton, Parshall, Stanley, Solen,
Center, Washburn, Wilton, Hazen, Sherwood, Minot, Powers Lake,
Glenburn, Lignite, New Town, New Leipzig, Columbus, Portal, Garrison,
Selfridge, Beulah, Mandan, Bismarck, Strasburg, Underwood, Carson,
Fort Yates, Mohall, Elgin, and Turtle Lake
1028 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 /928 AM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Use caution when
traveling.

&&

$$

NDZ012-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-130600-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T0900Z/
McHenry-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Oakes, Towner, Wishek, Carrington, Gackle,
Ashley, Goodrich, Lamoure, Ellendale, Fessenden, Drake, Napoleon,
Jamestown, Mcclusky, Velva, Kulm, Steele, Harvey, Edgeley, and Tappen
1028 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Parts of central North Dakota, including the James River
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Use caution when
traveling.


&&

$$

Schild

047 
WWUS73 KBIS 121650
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1150 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

NDZ001-009-017-018-130300-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-
Including the cities of Killdeer, Watford City, Williston, Halliday,
and Crosby
1150 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 /1050 AM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Divide, Williams, McKenzie, and Dunn Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

NDZ031>033-040-041-043-044-130300-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0300Z/
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Beach, Marmarth, Hettinger, Bowman, Mott,
Dickinson, New England, and Medora
1050 AM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Golden Valley, Billings, Stark, Slope, Hettinger, Bowman,
  and Adams Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* 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 objects that could be blown around. Be careful when outdoors
or while traveling as winds this strong could cause flying debris.

&&

$$

NDZ002-003-010-011-019>021-034-035-042-045-046-130600-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T0600Z/
Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Ward-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-
Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Bowbells, Linton, Parshall, Stanley, Solen,
Center, Washburn, Wilton, Hazen, Sherwood, Minot, Powers Lake,
Glenburn, Lignite, New Town, New Leipzig, Columbus, Portal, Garrison,
Selfridge, Beulah, Mandan, Bismarck, Strasburg, Underwood, Carson,
Fort Yates, Mohall, Elgin, and Turtle Lake
1150 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 /1050 AM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Use caution when
traveling.

&&

$$

NDZ012-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-130845-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T0900Z/
McHenry-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-
McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Oakes, Towner, Wishek, Carrington, Gackle,
Ashley, Goodrich, Lamoure, Ellendale, Fessenden, Drake, Napoleon,
Jamestown, Mcclusky, Velva, Kulm, Steele, Harvey, Edgeley, and Tappen
1150 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Parts of central North Dakota, including the James River
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Use caution when
traveling.


&&

$$

Schild

387 
WWUS73 KBIS 122239
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
539 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

NDZ001-009-122345-
/O.CAN.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-
Including the cities of Crosby and Williston
539 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to diminish this evening and the high wind
warning has been cancelled. Snow will also end early this evening but
blowing and drifting snow can be expected through the evening, along
with icy roads as temperatures drop below freezing.

$$

NDZ002-003-010-011-122345-
/O.CAN.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0600Z/
Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Ward-
Including the cities of Minot, Parshall, Stanley, Columbus, Bowbells,
Glenburn, Sherwood, Powers Lake, Lignite, Mohall, Portal, and New
Town
539 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to diminish this evening and the high wind
warning has been cancelled. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in
effect for the area through tonight.

$$

NDZ012-122345-
/O.CAN.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0900Z/
McHenry-
Including the cities of Velva, Towner, and Drake
539 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to diminish this evening and the high wind
warning has been cancelled. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in
effect for the area through tonight.

$$

NDZ017-018-130300-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0300Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-
Including the cities of Watford City, Halliday, and Killdeer
539 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 /439 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...McKenzie and Dunn Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

NDZ019>021-034-035-042-045-046-130600-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0600Z/
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Hazen, Mandan, Strasburg, Fort Yates, Beulah,
Bismarck, Washburn, Carson, Center, Turtle Lake, Selfridge, Solen,
Linton, New Leipzig, Wilton, Garrison, Elgin, and Underwood
539 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 /439 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Much of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Use caution when
traveling.

&&

$$

NDZ022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-130645-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0900Z/
Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-
Dickey-
Including the cities of Wishek, Fessenden, Oakes, Mcclusky, Gackle,
Tappen, Kulm, Goodrich, Harvey, Steele, Lamoure, Jamestown,
Carrington, Edgeley, Ellendale, Napoleon, and Ashley
539 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Parts of central North Dakota, including the James River
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly reduced visibilities are
  possible wherever strong winds combine with areas of falling snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

NDZ031>033-040-041-043-044-130300-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0300Z/
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Dickinson, New England, Hettinger, Marmarth,
Mott, Bowman, Beach, and Medora
439 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Golden Valley, Billings, Stark, Slope, Hettinger, Bowman,
  and Adams Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

Hamilton

055 
WWUS73 KBIS 130211
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
911 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

NDZ017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-130315-
/O.CAN.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0300Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-
Adams-
Including the cities of Dickinson, New England, Hettinger, Watford
City, Marmarth, Mott, Halliday, Bowman, Beach, Medora, and Killdeer
911 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 /811 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds are no longer reaching warning criteria, and will continue to
diminish through the evening. Therefore the High Wind Warning has
been cancelled.

$$

NDZ019>021-034-035-042-045-046-130600-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0600Z/
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Hazen, Mandan, Strasburg, Fort Yates, Beulah,
Bismarck, Washburn, Carson, Center, Turtle Lake, Selfridge, Solen,
Linton, New Leipzig, Wilton, Garrison, Elgin, and Underwood
911 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 /811 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...South central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

NDZ022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-130900-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0900Z/
Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-
Dickey-
Including the cities of Wishek, Fessenden, Oakes, Mcclusky, Gackle,
Tappen, Kulm, Goodrich, Harvey, Steele, Lamoure, Jamestown,
Carrington, Edgeley, Ellendale, Napoleon, and Ashley
911 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Parts of central North Dakota, including the James River
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

Hamilton

234 
WWUS73 KBIS 130258
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
958 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

NDZ019>021-034-035-042-045-046-130400-
/O.CAN.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0600Z/
Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Grant-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Hazen, Mandan, Strasburg, Fort Yates, Beulah,
Bismarck, Washburn, Carson, Center, Turtle Lake, Selfridge, Solen,
Linton, New Leipzig, Wilton, Garrison, Elgin, and Underwood
958 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 /858 PM MDT Thu Mar 12 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds continue to diminish late this evening and are no longer within
Warning criteria.

$$

NDZ022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-130900-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0900Z/
Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-
Dickey-
Including the cities of Wishek, Fessenden, Oakes, Mcclusky, Gackle,
Tappen, Kulm, Goodrich, Harvey, Steele, Lamoure, Jamestown,
Carrington, Edgeley, Ellendale, Napoleon, and Ashley
958 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Parts of central North Dakota, including the James River
  Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings
  and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

&&

$$

Hamilton

615 
WWUS73 KBIS 130817
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
317 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

NDZ022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-130930-
/O.CAN.KBIS.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T0900Z/
Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-
Dickey-
Including the cities of Goodrich, Mcclusky, Napoleon, Ellendale,
Edgeley, Jamestown, Ashley, Harvey, Gackle, Wishek, Carrington,
Fessenden, Oakes, Kulm, Tappen, Steele, and Lamoure
317 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to decrease this morning. Therefore, the High
Wind Warning is cancelled.

$$

Heinert

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1258 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Near normal temperatures today. After a brief warmup on
  Thursday, much colder and below normal temperatures are
  expected this weekend.

- Very windy conditions are possible Thursday into Thursday
  night, with medium to high chances for rain and snow.

- Medium to high chances for accumulating snow this weekend
  south, with low chances north.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1252 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

Snow has now exited the James River Valley with quiet weather
throughout the area. No changes needed to ongoing forecast.

UPDATE
Issued at 759 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

Line of snow showers continues to push east over the area, with
latest guidance suggesting the snow continues as it slides
through central North Dakota into the James River Valley. Have
updated the forecast to significantly increase precipitation
chances to address this snow. Have also increased fog coverage
over south central North Dakota into the James River Valley in
line with latest observations and webcams.

UPDATE
Issued at 645 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

A line of snow showers continues to move across central North
Dakota this morning. While snow at any given location has been
brief, decent snowfall rates have allowed visibilities to drop
as low as 1 SM at times. A few rumbles of thunder have been
observed across the south. With CAMs continuing to promote
modest MUCAPE values around 100-150 J/KG across the south, a
few more rumbles are possible through the mid morning.
Otherwise, low stratus and a few areas of fog have developed
across portions of south central North Dakota this morning.
Pockets of dense fog have been observed as well, with a few
isolated reports of visibility as low as 1/4 SM. Fog should
generally lift through the mid morning as the precipitation
moves overhead.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 345 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

A shallow mid level impulse is promoting scattered snow showers
across portions of western and north central Dakota this
morning. Snow showers are expected to continue to sink to the
southeast through the morning and early afternoon. Weak forcing
and a fairly shallow saturated layer will help limit overall QPF
amounts, with a dusting of snow up to a few tenths of an inch
of snow accumulation expected overall. That being said, CAMs are
advertising both steep low to mid level lapse rates and modest
MUCAPE values around 100-150 J/KG across portions of central
North Dakota this morning and into the early afternoon, which
could allow for periods of convectively enhanced snowfall. Any
quick bursts of moderate to heavy snowfall that does develop as
a result would induce rapidly reducing visibilities similar to a
snow squall, though these are anticipated to be both short
lived for any given location. Otherwise for this morning, weak
winds and a saturated near surface layer is expected to promote
patchy to areas of fog across central North Dakota through the
mid morning. Periods of dense fog have been briefly observed in
the far south central overnight, though the areal extent has
been limited to local areas so far. Will continue to monitor
visibility trends through the morning. Fog is broadly expected
to lift from north to south through the mid morning. Regarding
temperatures today, lows from the lower teens to lower 20s are
broadly expected this morning, while highs from the mid 20s
northeast to the lower 40s southwest are forecast for this
afternoon.

Our main weather concern in the short term is a clipper type
system passing through the northern Plains Thursday morning
through late Thursday night. The majority of ensemble sub-
members have settled on the more northerly track of the system,
which represents the greatest potential for very strong winds
across much of western and central North Dakota. A strong 700mb
jet with winds up to 100kts is progged to be over North Dakota
on Thursday. With the passage of the clipper system, strong CAA,
steep low level and mid level lapse rates, and rapid pressure
rises would allow for a decent chunk of these winds to mix down
to the surface. An interrogation of BUFKIT model soundings
during this period indicates the potential for northwest winds
around 40 MPH and gusts approaching 70 MPH for much of the
forecast area, except perhaps the far north central. A caveat to
all of this is the potential for southerly track scenario. A
minority of ensemble clusters (approximately 40 percent, driven
mainly by the ENS and GEPS) favor this more southerly track,
which would greatly limit the potential for High Wind Warning
Criteria winds to around 20%. Short term CAMs are more
universally in favor of the northerly track. Considering this,
we have a High Wind Watch in place for all of western and
central North Dakota for the possible northwest winds around 40
MPH and gusts up to 70 MPH, starting 15Z Thursday morning
through 09Z Friday morning.

Widespread precpitation is also expected to accompany this
clipper system. With the northerly track in mind, much of
western and central North Dakota is expected to fall under the
warm sector of the low, driving high temperatures on Thursday
broadly above freezing (from around 32 in the Turtle Mountains
up to the lower 50s southwest and south central). Thus, a mix of
rain and snow, becoming mostly rain, is expected Thursday
morning through Thursday afternoon. A general transition to all
snow is then expected Thursday evening through Thursday night as
the trailing cold front associated with the system drops in out
of the northwest, though by this time mainly wrap-around
precpitation is expected. With the bulk of precpitation
initially falling as rain, generally light accumulations up to
an inch or two at most are expected through Friday morning. Of
note is the potential for blowing and drifting snow when fresh
snow is falling. Despite the expectedly lower rates associated
with the wrap around precipitation, the very strong winds are
would promote poor visibility when and where it falls.

An active pattern will persist Friday through the weekend, with
northwesterly flow allowing for a number of impulses to promote
chances for precpitation. With cooler temperatures on the back
end of the Thursday system, with near to slightly below
seasonable highs in the mid teens northeast to lower 30s
southwest, mainly snow is expected through this period. Ensemble
members remain evenly split between a snowier scenario, with
snow totals approaching 4 to 6 inches across much of western and
central North Dakota by Sunday, and a less snowy scenario, with
totals around 1 to 3 inches for the same period. High snow
totals could be anticipated in the southwest. The difference
stems from the difference in how each cluster resolves a
slightly more potent trough moving across the northern Plains
Saturday through early Sunday, with the heavier snowfall
associated with a deeper and slower trough. That is all to say,
confidence on the evolution of this system remains lower at this
time. As it stands, the calibrated NBM 5.0 probability to
exceed 4 inches of snowfall Friday through Sunday is low (15 to
35 percent) across the northwest and central, and medium (35 to
55 percent) across the southwest. What we can anticipate is a
warming trend through early to mid next week, as there is strong
ensemble agreement on a broad ridging moving over the northern
Plains through this period. With this, above normal high
temperatures are favored through the first half of next week.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1252 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

A clipper system will push into the area on Thursday. Expect
periods of snow to push through the area early Thursday
morning, with a transition to rain later in the morning. The
exception may be far northern North Dakota where precipitation
may remain as snow. This could bring periods of MVFR to IFR
visibility. Southerly winds will increase tonight, shifting west
to northwest Thursday morning and increasing. Gusts to 50 kts
will be possible over western locations late Thursday morning.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through Thursday evening
for NDZ002-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044. High Wind Watch
from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night for
NDZ002-003-010-011-019>021-034-035-042-045-046. High Wind Watch
from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night for
NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050- 051.

&&

UPDATE...JJS
DISCUSSION...Adam
AVIATION...JJS

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1251 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-121800-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-
McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells-
Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder-
Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan-
La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
1251 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 /1151 AM MDT Wed Mar 11 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
southeast North Dakota, and southwest North Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

A High Wind Watch is in effect Thursday. See weather.gov/bis for
details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
824 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0818 AM     Snow             Stanley                 48.32N 102.39W
03/11/2026  M1.1 Inch        Mountrail          ND   Emergency Mngr

            Snow fell between 430 am and 7 am.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
932 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0835 AM     Snow             Powers Lake             48.56N 102.65W
03/11/2026  M3.5 Inch        Burke              ND   Trained Spotter

&&

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