Wind Advisory 1, NWS Bismarck, ND

470 
WWUS73 KBIS 151447
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
847 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026

NDZ001-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-160500-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.260115T1800Z-260117T0000Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Medora, Beach, Crosby, Killdeer, Watford
City, New England, Hettinger, Mott, Williston, Marmarth, Bowman,
Halliday, and Dickinson
847 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026 /747 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST/
TODAY TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Most of western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From noon CST /11 AM MST/ today to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
  Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow could result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times, mainly late this
  afternoon into Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NDZ002-010-011-019>021-034-035-042-045-046-160500-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.260115T2100Z-260117T0000Z/
Burke-Mountrail-Ward-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Grant-
Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Columbus, Fort Yates, Mandan, Minot, Center,
Underwood, Beulah, New Town, Turtle Lake, Hazen, New Leipzig, Linton,
Wilton, Lignite, Stanley, Solen, Garrison, Parshall, Selfridge,
Bowbells, Powers Lake, Portal, Washburn, Carson, Bismarck, Elgin, and
Strasburg
847 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026 /747 AM MST Thu Jan 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ this afternoon to 6 PM CST /5 PM
  MST/ Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow could result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times, mainly tonight night
  into Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NDZ003>005-012-013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-160500-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0001.260116T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Drake, Rolette, St. John, Towner, Steele,
Rolla, Oakes, Dunseith, Ellendale, Lamoure, Sherwood, Edgeley,
Tappen, Mohall, Fessenden, Rugby, Gackle, Wishek, Ashley, Glenburn,
Jamestown, Mcclusky, Napoleon, Bottineau, Goodrich, Carrington,
Harvey, Kulm, Shell Valley, and Velva
847 AM CST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow could result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times, mainly tonight into
  Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Telken

434 
WWUS73 KBIS 152027
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
227 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026

NDZ001-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-160500-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Medora, Beach, Crosby, Killdeer, Watford
City, New England, Hettinger, Mott, Williston, Marmarth, Bowman,
Halliday, and Dickinson
227 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026 /127 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Most of western North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow could result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times, mainly late this
  afternoon into Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NDZ002-010-011-019>021-034-035-042-045-046-160500-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.260115T2100Z-260117T0000Z/
Burke-Mountrail-Ward-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Morton-Burleigh-Grant-
Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Columbus, Fort Yates, Mandan, Minot, Center,
Underwood, Beulah, New Town, Turtle Lake, Hazen, New Leipzig, Linton,
Wilton, Lignite, Stanley, Solen, Garrison, Parshall, Selfridge,
Bowbells, Powers Lake, Portal, Washburn, Carson, Bismarck, Elgin, and
Strasburg
227 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026 /127 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow could result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times, mainly tonight night
  into Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NDZ003>005-012-013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-160500-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0001.260116T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Drake, Rolette, St. John, Towner, Steele,
Rolla, Oakes, Dunseith, Ellendale, Lamoure, Sherwood, Edgeley,
Tappen, Mohall, Fessenden, Rugby, Gackle, Wishek, Ashley, Glenburn,
Jamestown, Mcclusky, Napoleon, Bottineau, Goodrich, Carrington,
Harvey, Kulm, Shell Valley, and Velva
227 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow could result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times, mainly tonight into
  Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Telken

695 
WWUS73 KBIS 160343
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
943 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026

NDZ001-002-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-161200-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-
McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Slope-Hettinger-
Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Turtle Lake, Columbus, Fort Yates, Minot,
Medora, Selfridge, Mandan, Strasburg, Bowman, Dickinson, Linton,
Carson, Bismarck, Lignite, Wilton, Center, Washburn, Killdeer, Elgin,
Beulah, Underwood, Watford City, Solen, New Town, Bowbells, Halliday,
Portal, Hettinger, Garrison, Williston, Marmarth, Stanley, Crosby,
Mott, New Leipzig, Beach, New England, Parshall, Powers Lake, and
Hazen
943 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026 /843 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of western and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow could result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times, mainly tonight night
  into Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NDZ003>005-012-013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-161200-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Mohall, Edgeley, Ashley, Rolette, Rugby,
Kulm, Bottineau, Shell Valley, Dunseith, Wishek, Goodrich, Sherwood,
Napoleon, Tappen, Glenburn, Ellendale, Carrington,
Steele, Towner, Jamestown, Drake, Gackle, Rolla, Lamoure, St.
John, Fessenden, Oakes, Mcclusky, Harvey, and Velva
943 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow could result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times, mainly tonight into
  Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Anglin

711 
WWUS73 KBIS 160607
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1207 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

NDZ001-002-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-161415-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-
McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Slope-Hettinger-
Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Dickinson, Bismarck, Solen, Garrison,
Bowbells, Turtle Lake, New Leipzig, Minot, Portal, Beulah, Williston,
Underwood, Mott, New England, Strasburg, Medora, Wilton, Halliday,
Bowman, Hettinger, Fort Yates, Crosby, Parshall, Powers Lake,
Washburn, Lignite, Killdeer, Mandan, Linton, Stanley, Selfridge,
Marmarth, Columbus, New Town, Elgin, Center, Hazen, Beach, Carson,
and Watford City
1207 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1107 PM MST Thu Jan 15 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of western and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavier snow snow bands will result
  in significantly reduced visibility at times, tonight into Friday
  morning. Roads will be slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling
and check the latest road conditions before you leave.

&&

$$

NDZ003>005-012-013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-161415-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Rolette, Mcclusky, Kulm, Jamestown, Sherwood,
Oakes, Steele, Bottineau, Dunseith, Edgeley, Goodrich, Harvey,
Fessenden, Napoleon, Drake, Velva, Wishek, Carrington, Ashley, Rolla,
Shell Valley, Lamoure, Gackle, Glenburn, Mohall,
Towner, Tappen, Ellendale, St. John, and Rugby
1207 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavier snow snow bands will result
  in significantly reduced visibility at times, tonight into Friday
  morning. Roads will be slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be careful when traveling and check the latest road conditions before
you leave.

&&

$$

Hamilton

751 
WWUS73 KBIS 161231
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
631 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

NDZ001-002-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-162045-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-
McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Slope-Hettinger-
Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Dickinson, Bismarck, Solen, Garrison,
Bowbells, Turtle Lake, New Leipzig, Minot, Portal, Beulah, Williston,
Underwood, Mott, New England, Strasburg, Medora, Wilton, Halliday,
Bowman, Hettinger, Fort Yates, Crosby, Parshall, Powers Lake,
Washburn, Lignite, Killdeer, Mandan, Linton, Stanley, Selfridge,
Marmarth, Columbus, New Town, Elgin, Center, Hazen, Beach, Carson,
and Watford City
631 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /531 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Western and portions of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavier snow will result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times. Roads will be slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling
and check the latest road conditions before you leave.

&&

$$

NDZ003>005-012-013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-162045-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Rolette, Mcclusky, Kulm, Jamestown, Sherwood,
Oakes, Steele, Bottineau, Dunseith, Edgeley, Goodrich, Harvey,
Fessenden, Napoleon, Drake, Velva, Wishek, Carrington, Ashley, Rolla,
Shell Valley, Lamoure, Gackle, Glenburn, Mohall,
Towner, Tappen, Ellendale, St. John, and Rugby
631 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavier snow will result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times. Roads will be slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be careful when traveling and check the latest road conditions before
you leave.

&&

$$

Hamilton

542 
WWUS73 KBIS 161740
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1140 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

NDZ001-002-009>011-017>021-031>035-040>046-170000-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-
McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Slope-Hettinger-
Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-
Including the cities of Hettinger, Strasburg, Elgin, Wilton, Fort
Yates, Watford City, Mandan, Solen, Columbus, Parshall, Williston,
New Town, Beulah, Selfridge, Killdeer, Halliday, Crosby, Marmarth,
Bismarck, Portal, Center, Hazen, Washburn, Underwood, Beach, New
England, Minot, Mott, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Medora, Stanley,
Bowbells, Carson, Lignite, New Leipzig, Bowman, Dickinson, Linton,
and Powers Lake
1140 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1040 AM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Western and portions of central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavier snow will result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times. Roads will be slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling
and check the latest road conditions before you leave.

&&

$$

NDZ003>005-012-013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-170000-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Lamoure, Ellendale, Dunseith, Oakes,
Glenburn, Napoleon, Tappen, Rugby, Wishek, Gackle, St. John,
Steele, Jamestown, Mcclusky, Fessenden, Sherwood, Edgeley, Ashley,
Bottineau, Rolette, Shell Valley, Carrington, Harvey, Towner,
Goodrich, Drake, Rolla, Velva, Mohall, and Kulm
1140 AM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavier snow will result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times. Roads will be slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be careful when traveling and check the latest road conditions before
you leave.

&&

$$

Jones

720 
WWUS73 KBIS 161902
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
102 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

NDZ001-002-009>011-021-035-046-170315-
/O.NEW.KBIS.CW.Y.0001.260117T0300Z-260117T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McLean-Burleigh-Emmons-
Including the cities of Strasburg, Wilton, Columbus, Parshall,
Williston, New Town, Crosby, Bismarck, Portal, Washburn, Underwood,
Minot, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Stanley, Bowbells, Lignite, Linton, and
Powers Lake
102 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
  chills as low as 35 below expected.

* WHERE...Parts of northwest and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For
  the Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings,
  and signs. Travel could 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...Periods of falling snow will result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times. Roads will be slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling
and check the latest road conditions before you leave. Wear
appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NDZ017>020-031>034-040>045-170000-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-
Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-
Including the cities of Hettinger, Elgin, Fort Yates, Watford City,
Mandan, Solen, Beulah, Selfridge, Killdeer, Halliday, Marmarth,
Center, Hazen, Beach, New England, Mott, Medora, Carson, New Leipzig,
Bowman, and Dickinson
102 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /1202 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Parts of western and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavier snow will result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times. Roads will be slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling
and check the latest road conditions before you leave.

&&

$$

NDZ003>005-012-013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-170315-
/O.NEW.KBIS.CW.Y.0001.260117T0300Z-260117T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Lamoure, Ellendale, Dunseith, Oakes,
Glenburn, Napoleon, Tappen, Rugby, Wishek, Gackle, St. John,
Steele, Jamestown, Mcclusky, Fessenden, Sherwood, Edgeley, Ashley,
Bottineau, Rolette, Shell Valley, Carrington, Harvey, Towner,
Goodrich, Drake, Rolla, Velva, Mohall, and Kulm
102 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 55 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
  chills as low as 35 below expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. The
  cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on
  exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of falling snow will result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times. Roads will be slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear
appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Jones

707 
WWUS73 KBIS 162302
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
502 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

NDZ031-040-043-044-170400-
/O.EXT.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0400Z/
Golden Valley-Slope-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Beach, Marmarth, Bowman, and Hettinger
402 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Golden Valley, Slope, Bowman, and Adams Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling
and check the latest road conditions before you leave.

&&

$$

NDZ001-002-009>011-021-035-046-170800-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0001.260117T0300Z-260117T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McLean-Burleigh-Emmons-
Including the cities of Turtle Lake, Washburn, Columbus, Bowbells,
Bismarck, Parshall, Garrison, Stanley, Wilton, Lignite, Underwood,
Crosby, Portal, Powers Lake, Williston, Strasburg, Minot, New Town,
and Linton
502 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds to 40 mph with
  gusts to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
  chills as low as 35 below expected.

* WHERE...Parts of northwest and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For
  the Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...There could be some damage to roofs, small outbuildings,
  and signs. Travel could 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...Periods of falling snow will result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times. Roads will be slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling
and check the latest road conditions before you leave. Wear
appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

NDZ017>020-032>034-041-042-045-170015-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Billings-Stark-Morton-Hettinger-Grant-
Sioux-
Including the cities of Elgin, Killdeer, Medora, Center, Carson, New
Leipzig, Watford City, Dickinson, New England, Beulah, Halliday, Fort
Yates, Mandan, Mott, Solen, Hazen, and Selfridge
502 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /402 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...much of western North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling
and check the latest road conditions before you leave.

&&

$$

NDZ003>005-012-013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-170800-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0001.260117T0300Z-260117T1800Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Sherwood, Bottineau, Shell Valley, Harvey,
Oakes, Lamoure, Goodrich, Napoleon, Ashley, Velva,
Tappen, Steele, Wishek, Jamestown, St. John, Mohall, Gackle,
Glenburn, Edgeley, Ellendale, Rolla, Rolette, Rugby, Fessenden,
Drake, Dunseith, Carrington, Mcclusky, Kulm, and Towner
502 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with
  gusts up to 55 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind
  chills as low as 35 below expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. The
  cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on
  exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of falling snow will result in
  significantly reduced visibility at times. Roads will be slippery.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear
appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

Schild

703 
WWUS73 KBIS 170010
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
610 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

NDZ001-002-009>011-021-035-046-170815-
/O.EXP.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0001.260117T0300Z-260117T1800Z/
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McLean-Burleigh-Emmons-
Including the cities of Turtle Lake, Washburn, Columbus, Bowbells,
Bismarck, Parshall, Garrison, Stanley, Wilton, Lignite, Underwood,
Crosby, Portal, Powers Lake, Williston, Strasburg, Minot, New Town,
and Linton
610 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.

* WHERE...Parts of northwest and central North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NDZ017>020-032>034-041-042-045-170115-
/O.EXP.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Billings-Stark-Morton-Hettinger-Grant-
Sioux-
Including the cities of Elgin, Killdeer, Medora, Center, Carson, New
Leipzig, Watford City, Dickinson, New England, Beulah, Halliday, Fort
Yates, Mandan, Mott, Solen, Hazen, and Selfridge
610 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026 /510 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The strongest winds have tapered off, but wind gusts to 45 mph are
possible through late this evening resulting in areas of blowing
snow. Therefore, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through
this evening.

$$

NDZ003>005-012-013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-170815-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBIS.CW.Y.0001.260117T0300Z-260117T1800Z/
Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Sherwood, Bottineau, Shell Valley, Harvey,
Oakes, Lamoure, Goodrich, Napoleon, Ashley, Velva,
Tappen, Steele, Wishek, Jamestown, St. John, Mohall, Gackle,
Glenburn, Edgeley, Ellendale, Rolla, Rolette, Rugby, Fessenden,
Drake, Dunseith, Carrington, Mcclusky, Kulm, and Towner
610 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

NDZ031-040-043-044-170400-
/O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260117T0400Z/
Golden Valley-Slope-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Beach, Marmarth, Bowman, and Hettinger
510 PM MST Fri Jan 16 2026

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Golden Valley, Slope, Bowman, and Adams Counties.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling
and check the latest road conditions before you leave.

&&

$$

Schild

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1146 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Very windy conditions are expected Thursday afternoon through
  Friday afternoon, with northwest winds gusting up to 65 mph
  possible.

- Light snow showers are likely Thursday evening through Friday
  morning. The highest chances (70 to 90 percent) are along and
  east of Highway 83. Significantly reduced visibility is
  possible while snow is falling.

- Friday through this weekend, expect cooler temperatures with
  below average temperatures northeast to near average
  temperatures southwest.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1142 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026

Precip chances have moved out of the forecast area. Remainder of
the overnight periods is expected to be partly to mostly cloudy.
Fog chances are non-zero but appear minimal, especially late as
winds begin to increase. No changes to going High Wind Watch at
this time. Updated text products will be transmitted shortly.

UPDATE
Issued at 958 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026

Limited updates needed late this evening. Weak returns on radar
have not produced much precipitation, although have kept in
slight chances across the east through the evening and early
overnight hours. A brief period of clearing skies and light
winds may bring some patchy fog tonight, especially in central
portions. However, confidence was not high enough to include in
the forecast at this time. Overall the forecast remains on
track.

UPDATE
Issued at 600 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026

Limited updates needed early this evening. Light returns are
starting to show up on the radar across central locations.
Perhaps a few flurries are possible ahead of the main wave that
is expected to move through tonight bringing a chance of snow
and isolated freezing rain. Made some minor pop adjustments
based on current radar trends, although the forecast overall
remains on track.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 251 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026

This afternoon, the Northern Plains was under the influence of
cyclonic flow aloft, placed between a Hudson Bay low and ridging
across the western CONUS. Low-level moisture has been stuck
underneath the west side of a surface high that is centered over
the eastern Dakotas, with a persistent stratus deck across much
of the forecast area today. Throughout the morning and early
afternoon we've occasionally seen visibilities dip down due to
patchy fog, and there have also been some instances of flurries,
but otherwise a relatively benign day with highs from the teens
east to the mid 30s southwest.

Temperatures stay seasonably mild tonight as low-level warm air
advection continues to push into the region. A band of
frontogenesis is projected to move east, with low POPs emerging
in the north central this evening. Chances for precipitation
expands south through the evening hours, encompassing the James
River Valley, although the bulk of precipitation is expected to
stay in eastern North Dakota outside of the forecast area.

Forecast soundings start out cold enough to favor snow as the
dominant precipitation type, but as the aforementioned warm air
advection introduces a shallow warm nose, there is potential for
a transition to either freezing rain or possibly sleet,
depending on the depth and height of the warm nose. QPF amounts
look light regardless, however, so would expect any
precipitation that falls to be relatively low impact.

More significant forecast concerns begin Thursday as a more
impactful upper shortwave and attendant surface low begin to
move through the southern Canadian Prairies. A High Wind Watch
remains in effect for all of western and central North Dakota
from early Thursday afternoon through the day Friday, as very
strong winds are anticipated with the system. Our thinking is
still that the strongest winds will come in two separate pushes.
The first comes Thursday afternoon with an initial wave of cold
air advection, with the second and potentially stronger swath of
wind arriving overnight Thursday into early Friday morning. A
tight surface pressure gradient, strong lapse rates, and the
multiple pushes of cold air advection all favor very strong
surface winds. The lack of pressure rises in deterministic
guidance does bring some concern on reaching the true upper
threshold of wind speeds that we can see with these events, but
the setup still favors winds of high-end advisory to low-end
warning criteria. The ECMWF EFI values of .9 to .95 with the
shift of tails indicates a similar assessment based on local
research, giving additional confidence to impactful winds. The
highest uncertainty remains in our north central and eastern
counties, with forecast wind speeds decreasing to the northeast.
We are keeping with mention of northwest winds of 35 to 45 mph,
with gusts up to 65 mph possible, most likely in the southwest.

The other forecast concern with this system is the light snow
that is possible Thursday night into Friday. Blended POPs give
a high likelihood of light snow central and east, with medium
probabilities in western North Dakota. Deterministic and
ensemble guidance have both shown a slight increase in snow
potential with the latest runs, although most are showing
streaky QPF signals that would indicate potential for scattered
snow bands. The good news is that precipitation should be
falling entirely as snow, with no mixed p-types expected.
However, even though snow amounts are favored to be light
(generally a low chance of exceeding two inches), it will be
falling during the very strong winds. The intensity of blowing
snow and subsequent reduced visibilities will be dependent
entirely on the falling snow, since there is no blowable
snowpack across the area. Since snow could be falling on and
off, there is low confidence in the duration of significantly
reduced visibilities at any one location, which makes any
headline decisions tricky. Will hold off for now but would not
be surprised if we end up needing a Winter Weather Advisory for
blowing snow impacts along with wind headlines, although any
winter headlines would likely not be issued until much closer to
the start of snow falling.

Highs on Thursday will be in the lower 30s to lower 40s, with
temperatures dropping significantly with the system moving
through. Forecast high temperatures on Friday are mainly in the
lower teens to lower 20s, although with the very strong winds,
expect wind chill values to stay below zero through the day.
Snow will very slowly taper off Friday evening as winds stay
breezy, with lows Friday night dropping into the teens below
zero across the far north, and generally the single digits below
zero elsewhere.

Sharp northwest flow aloft is the dominant synoptic pattern signal
for the back half of the weekend, with blended guidance introducing
low snow chances late Saturday night through Sunday as a shortwaves
drops south. This will bring another day of breezy to strong winds
on Sunday, with highs anywhere from the mid teens in the Turtle
Mountains area to the lower 30s southwest. Cooler air again
infiltrates behind this system, with highs on Monday dropping
to the single digits east to lower 20s southwest, and morning
lows well below zero for northern and eastern portions of the
forecast area.

For the remainder of next work week, there is relatively good
consensus among NBM ensemble members on a brief warmup on
Tuesday, before a steady cooling trend through the remainder of
the week. CIPs Extended Analogs echo this sentiment, and the
8-14 Hazard Outlook gives a Moderate Risk (40 to 60 percent
chance) of well below normal temperatures for the period from
January 24th to the 26th, focused across northern and eastern
North Dakota. This would broadly equate to overnight lows of 10
to 20 degrees below zero across the forecast area based on
historical data. There are also some signs of increased snowfall
potential across the region for a similar timeframe, so it will
be a period to watch if you have travel plans across the area.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1142 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026

Increased cloud cover will be found across central and eastern
portions through much of tonight. Ceilings are generally expected to
be VFR, although some brief MVFR ceilings are possible. Slight
chances for snow and brief freezing rain will also be found with
this cloud cover, although confidence was not high enough to include
precipitation mention in the TAFs at this time. Areas not under this
cloud cover tonight can expect VFR conditions. Some patchy fog is
possible tonight, although confidence is not high enough to include
in the forecast at this time. Mainly VFR conditions are then
expected through the day Thursday. Thursday evening then sees
lowering clouds and chances for snow and blowing snow. All sites
have a PROB30 mention snow and blowing snow as a result. Strong
northwest winds will develop at all TAF sites by Thursday afternoon.
Areas of low level wind shear will also be found ahead of these
strong winds tonight through Thursday morning for most TAF sites.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
High Wind Watch from Thursday afternoon through Friday
afternoon for NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-
050-051.

&&

UPDATE...TWH
DISCUSSION...Jones
AVIATION...Anglin

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1146 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026

NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-160600-
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-
1146 PM CST Wed Jan 14 2026 /1046 PM MST Wed Jan 14 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...Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

A High Wind Watch is in effect Thursday afternoon through Friday
afternoon.

Significantly reduced visibility is possible Thursday evening
into Friday morning while any snow is falling.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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