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Wind Advisory 23, NWS Bismarck, ND
NWS Bismarck, ND issued this wind advisory at Sep 13, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT for 36 counties in North Dakota. It took effect at Sep 14, 2026, 11:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 19 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 13, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT (18:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 14, 2026, 11:00 AM MDT
- Expired
- Sep 15, 2026, 6:00 AM MDT
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Bismarck, ND
All 36 counties
Adams County, ND, Billings County, ND, Bottineau County, ND, Bowman County, ND, Burke County, ND, Burleigh County, ND, Dickey County, ND, Divide County, ND, Dunn County, ND, Emmons County, ND, Foster County, ND, Golden Valley County, ND, Grant County, ND, Hettinger County, ND, Kidder County, ND, LaMoure County, ND, Logan County, ND, McHenry County, ND, McIntosh County, ND, McKenzie County, ND, McLean County, ND, Mercer County, ND, Morton County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Oliver County, ND, Pierce County, ND, Renville County, ND, Rolette County, ND, Sheridan County, ND, Sioux County, ND, Slope County, ND, Stark County, ND, Stutsman County, ND, Ward County, ND, Wells County, ND, Williams County, ND
The radar
The Bismarck radar (KBIS), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The text
As transmitted.
439 WWUS73 KBIS 131800 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 100 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026 NDZ001>003-009-010-017>020-031>033-040>044-055>062-140300- /O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.260914T1700Z-260915T0500Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver- Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams- Northwest Ward-Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area-Western McLean- Eastern McLean-Western Morton-Eastern Morton-Western Sioux- Eastern Sioux- Including the cities of Underwood, Parshall, Turtle Lake, Lignite, Hazen, Elgin, New Town, Porcupine, Stanley, Carson, Crosby, Wilton, Bowman, Beach, Selfridge, Bowbells, Garrison, Solen, Kenmare, Glen Ullin, New England, Hebron, Fort Yates, Dickinson, Beulah, New Leipzig, Sherwood, Hettinger, Powers Lake, Mohall, Watford City, New Salem, Columbus, Washburn, Max, Marmarth, Mandan, Medora, Portal, Williston, Halliday, Minot, Killdeer, Center, Mott, and Glenburn 100 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026 /1200 PM MDT Sun Sep 13 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western North Dakota. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ Monday to midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-140300- /O.NEW.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.260914T2000Z-260915T0900Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh- Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure- Including the cities of Shell Valley, Napoleon, Steele, Strasburg, Fessenden, Rolla, Towner, Gackle, Harvey, St. John, Goodrich, Drake, Carrington, Edgeley, Linton, Bottineau, Jamestown, Velva, Rolette, Rugby, Kulm, Mcclusky, Dunseith, Lamoure, Bismarck, and Tappen 100 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and east North Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 4 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KJS
10 follow-up statements
256 WWUS73 KBIS 140152 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 852 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026 NDZ001>003-009-010-017>020-031>033-040>044-055>062-141100- /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.260914T1700Z-260915T0500Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver- Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams- Northwest Ward-Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area-Western McLean- Eastern McLean-Western Morton-Eastern Morton-Western Sioux- Eastern Sioux- Including the cities of Sherwood, Marmarth, Turtle Lake, Max, Elgin, Fort Yates, Mohall, Hazen, Crosby, Beulah, Mott, Stanley, Minot, Powers Lake, Glen Ullin, Porcupine, Washburn, New Salem, Hettinger, Portal, Watford City, New Town, Dickinson, Halliday, Bowbells, Columbus, Kenmare, Mandan, Glenburn, Lignite, Selfridge, Killdeer, Beach, Hebron, Williston, New England, Wilton, New Leipzig, Underwood, Garrison, Solen, Bowman, Carson, Medora, Parshall, and Center 852 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026 /752 PM MDT Sun Sep 13 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western North Dakota. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ Monday to midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-141100- /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.260914T2000Z-260915T0900Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh- Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure- Including the cities of Rolette, Mcclusky, Bottineau, Lamoure, St. John, Steele, Towner, Dunseith, Bismarck, Kulm, Carrington, Goodrich, Fessenden, Tappen, Jamestown, Harvey, Drake, Velva, Strasburg, Linton, Rolla, Edgeley, Shell Valley, Napoleon, Rugby, and Gackle 852 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and east North Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 4 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Adam
027 WWUS73 KBIS 140831 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 331 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 NDZ050-051-150130- /O.EXA.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.260914T2000Z-260915T0900Z/ McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Oakes, Ellendale, Ashley, and Wishek 331 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Dickey and McIntosh Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NDZ001>003-009-010-017>020-031>033-040>044-055>062-150130- /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.260914T1700Z-260915T0500Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver- Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams- Northwest Ward-Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area-Western McLean- Eastern McLean-Western Morton-Eastern Morton-Western Sioux- Eastern Sioux- Including the cities of Mandan, Lignite, Williston, Center, Glen Ullin, Selfridge, Mohall, New Salem, Porcupine, Garrison, Medora, Max, Wilton, Halliday, Kenmare, Carson, Bowbells, Portal, Hettinger, Columbus, Beach, New Town, Minot, Beulah, Washburn, New England, Solen, Stanley, Turtle Lake, Glenburn, Fort Yates, Powers Lake, Marmarth, Crosby, Dickinson, Killdeer, Sherwood, New Leipzig, Elgin, Watford City, Mott, Hebron, Bowman, Hazen, Parshall, and Underwood 331 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 /231 AM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western North Dakota. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-150130- /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.260914T2000Z-260915T0900Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh- Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure- Including the cities of Rugby, Shell Valley, Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Jamestown, Steele, Rolette, Carrington, Strasburg, Edgeley, Gackle, Bismarck, Towner, Tappen, Napoleon, Linton, Kulm, Harvey, Fessenden, Velva, Lamoure, Goodrich, Mcclusky, St. John, and Drake 331 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Schild
461 WWUS73 KBIS 140940 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 440 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 NDZ001>003-009-010-017>019-031>033-040-041-043-044-055>057-150000- /O.UPG.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.260914T1700Z-260915T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KBIS.HW.W.0004.260914T1700Z-260915T0500Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer- Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- Northwest Ward-Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area-Western McLean- Including the cities of Lignite, Williston, Mohall, Garrison, Medora, Halliday, Kenmare, Bowbells, Portal, Hettinger, Columbus, Beach, New Town, Minot, Beulah, New England, Stanley, Glenburn, Powers Lake, Marmarth, Crosby, Dickinson, Killdeer, Sherwood, Watford City, Mott, Bowman, Hazen, and Parshall 440 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 /340 AM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of western into parts of north central North Dakota. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling. && $$ NDZ020-042-058>062-150000- /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.260914T1700Z-260915T0500Z/ Oliver-Grant-Eastern McLean-Western Morton-Eastern Morton-Western Sioux-Eastern Sioux- Including the cities of Fort Yates, Underwood, Max, Wilton, Elgin, Hebron, Mandan, Solen, Carson, Center, Glen Ullin, Washburn, New Salem, Selfridge, Porcupine, New Leipzig, and Turtle Lake 440 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 /340 AM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Parts of southwest and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-150000- /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.260914T2000Z-260915T0900Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh- Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Rugby, Ellendale, Shell Valley, Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Jamestown, Steele, Rolette, Carrington, Strasburg, Edgeley, Gackle, Wishek, Bismarck, Towner, Tappen, Napoleon, Linton, Kulm, Ashley, Harvey, Fessenden, Oakes, Velva, Lamoure, Goodrich, Mcclusky, St. John, and Drake 440 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Schild
161 WWUS73 KBIS 141648 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1148 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 NDZ001>003-009-010-017>019-031>033-040-041-043-044-055>057-150500- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0004.260914T1700Z-260915T0500Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer- Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- Northwest Ward-Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area-Western McLean- Including the cities of Bowbells, Mohall, Kenmare, Halliday, Hettinger, Hazen, Killdeer, Powers Lake, Marmarth, Minot, New England, Lignite, Bowman, Beulah, Mott, Crosby, Beach, Garrison, New Town, Williston, Glenburn, Parshall, Dickinson, Watford City, Columbus, Sherwood, Stanley, Medora, and Portal 1148 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 /1048 AM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of western into parts of north central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. * 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 things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling. && $$ NDZ020-042-058>062-150500- /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.260914T1700Z-260915T0500Z/ Oliver-Grant-Eastern McLean-Western Morton-Eastern Morton-Western Sioux-Eastern Sioux- Including the cities of Turtle Lake, Selfridge, Underwood, Wilton, Max, Fort Yates, Elgin, Mandan, New Leipzig, Porcupine, Hebron, Solen, Center, Glen Ullin, Washburn, Carson, and New Salem 1148 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 /1048 AM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Parts of southwest and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-150515- /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.260914T2000Z-260915T0900Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh- Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Bismarck, Towner, Oakes, Velva, Tappen, Jamestown, Fessenden, Dunseith, Rolla, St. John, Shell Valley, Napoleon, Drake, Wishek, Harvey, Kulm, Ellendale, Bottineau, Rugby, Rolette, Gackle, Mcclusky, Linton, Steele, Ashley, Strasburg, Edgeley, Lamoure, Carrington, and Goodrich 1148 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ KJS
484 WWUS73 KBIS 150148 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 848 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 NDZ001>003-009-010-017>019-031>033-040-041-043-044-055>057-150500- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260915T0500Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer- Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- Northwest Ward-Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area-Western McLean- Including the cities of Garrison, Parshall, Stanley, Halliday, Hazen, Sherwood, Portal, Kenmare, Bowman, Columbus, Killdeer, Lignite, Beulah, Mott, Powers Lake, Beach, Mohall, Hettinger, Medora, Williston, New England, Watford City, Bowbells, Glenburn, Dickinson, Crosby, Marmarth, Minot, and New Town 848 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 /748 PM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of western into parts of north central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Tree branches may be broken. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-150900- /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260915T0900Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh- Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Dunseith, Goodrich, Towner, Kulm, Edgeley, Ashley, Harvey, Jamestown, Rolette, Carrington, St. John, Mcclusky, Bismarck, Tappen, Napoleon, Rolla, Oakes, Linton, Lamoure, Wishek, Gackle, Strasburg, Bottineau, Steele, Ellendale, Shell Valley, Drake, Velva, Fessenden, and Rugby 848 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling. && $$ NDZ020-042-058>062-150500- /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260915T0500Z/ Oliver-Grant-Eastern McLean-Western Morton-Eastern Morton-Western Sioux-Eastern Sioux- Including the cities of Washburn, Carson, Max, Porcupine, Elgin, Solen, Turtle Lake, Underwood, New Salem, Fort Yates, Selfridge, New Leipzig, Wilton, Glen Ullin, Mandan, Center, and Hebron 848 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026 /748 PM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT /11 PM MDT/ TONIGHT... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts around 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Parts of southwest and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT /11 PM MDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling. && $$ Johnson
678 WWUS73 KBIS 150508 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1208 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 NDZ001>003-009-010-017>019-031>033-040-041-043-044-055>057-150615- /O.EXP.KBIS.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260915T0500Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer- Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- Northwest Ward-Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area-Western McLean- Including the cities of New Town, Marmarth, Portal, Sherwood, New England, Mohall, Bowbells, Beulah, Williston, Powers Lake, Dickinson, Hazen, Columbus, Medora, Glenburn, Killdeer, Parshall, Minot, Stanley, Crosby, Bowman, Hettinger, Mott, Beach, Halliday, Watford City, Kenmare, Lignite, and Garrison 1208 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 /1108 PM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Winds will continue to diminish through the overnight hours. $$ NDZ020-042-058>062-150615- /O.EXP.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260915T0500Z/ Oliver-Grant-Eastern McLean-Western Morton-Eastern Morton-Western Sioux-Eastern Sioux- Including the cities of Glen Ullin, Hebron, Porcupine, Wilton, Selfridge, Carson, Mandan, New Leipzig, Elgin, New Salem, Max, Fort Yates, Solen, Turtle Lake, Center, Washburn, and Underwood 1208 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 /1108 PM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds will continue to subside through the overnight hours. $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-050-051-150900- /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260915T0900Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh- Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of St. John, Tappen, Gackle, Ellendale, Dunseith, Carrington, Lamoure, Bismarck, Ashley, Harvey, Drake, Edgeley, Mcclusky, Linton, Rolette, Napoleon, Steele, Towner, Strasburg, Fessenden, Goodrich, Velva, Wishek, Oakes, Shell Valley, Jamestown, Bottineau, Rolla, Kulm, and Rugby 1208 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Hamilton
421 WWUS73 KBIS 150642 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 142 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-151200- /O.EXT.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh- Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure- Including the cities of St. John, Tappen, Gackle, Dunseith, Carrington, Lamoure, Bismarck, Harvey, Drake, Edgeley, Mcclusky, Linton, Rolette, Napoleon, Steele, Towner, Strasburg, Fessenden, Goodrich, Velva, Shell Valley, Jamestown, Bottineau, Rolla, Kulm, and Rugby 142 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NDZ050-051-150900- /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260915T0900Z/ McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Ashley, Wishek, Ellendale, and Oakes 142 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Dickey and McIntosh Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Hamilton
541 WWUS73 KBIS 150643 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 143 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 NDZ050-051-151200- /O.EXT.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/ McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of Ashley, Wishek, Ellendale, and Oakes 143 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Dickey and McIntosh Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ NDZ004-005-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-046>048-151200- /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/ Bottineau-Rolette-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh- Kidder-Stutsman-Emmons-Logan-La Moure- Including the cities of St. John, Tappen, Gackle, Dunseith, Carrington, Lamoure, Bismarck, Harvey, Drake, Edgeley, Mcclusky, Linton, Rolette, Napoleon, Steele, Towner, Strasburg, Fessenden, Goodrich, Velva, Shell Valley, Jamestown, Bottineau, Rolla, Kulm, and Rugby 143 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Hamilton
451 WWUS73 KBIS 150944 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 444 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 NDZ004-012-022-035-046-151045- /O.CAN.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/ Bottineau-McHenry-Sheridan-Burleigh-Emmons- Including the cities of Mcclusky, Linton, Goodrich, Bottineau, Velva, Bismarck, Towner, Strasburg, and Drake 444 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have dropped below advisory criteria. $$ NDZ005-013-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-151200- /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/ Rolette-Pierce-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure- McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of St. John, Tappen, Gackle, Ellendale, Dunseith, Carrington, Lamoure, Ashley, Harvey, Edgeley, Rolette, Napoleon, Steele, Fessenden, Wishek, Oakes, Shell Valley, Jamestown, Rolla, Kulm, and Rugby 444 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Hamilton
677 WWUS73 KBIS 151137 NPWBIS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 637 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 NDZ005-013-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-151245- /O.EXP.KBIS.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/ Rolette-Pierce-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-La Moure- McIntosh-Dickey- Including the cities of St. John, Tappen, Gackle, Ellendale, Dunseith, Carrington, Lamoure, Ashley, Harvey, Edgeley, Rolette, Napoleon, Steele, Fessenden, Wishek, Oakes, Shell Valley, Jamestown, Rolla, Kulm, and Rugby 637 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... Winds have diminished below advisory criteria. $$ Hamilton
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Bismarck, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Sep 13, 11:50 AM MDT, 10 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- High chances for rain showers (70-100%) late tonight into Monday. Greatest chances over central and eastern North Dakota.
- Becoming windy tonight, with the strongest winds expected on Monday before diminishing Monday night. Gusts around 50 to 60 mph possible over western North Dakota.
- Occasional rain shower chances mid to late week.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 13, 11:50 AM MDT, 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1250 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - High chances for rain showers (70-100%) late tonight into Monday. Greatest chances over central and eastern North Dakota. - Becoming windy tonight, with the strongest winds expected on Monday before diminishing Monday night. Gusts around 50 to 60 mph possible over western North Dakota. - Occasional rain shower chances mid to late week. && .UPDATE... Issued at 1138 AM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026 Quiet weather continues for the area. Today's forecast is in good shape. UPDATE Issued at 851 AM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026 Last remaining isolated rain showers have crossed over into South Dakota. A ridge of high pressure will build over the state today, leading to a quiet weather day. UPDATE Issued at 634 AM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026 Isolated morning rain showers over south central North Dakota into the James River Valley have been a bit reluctant to dissipate so far early this morning. Therefore, have stretched out low rain chances for a couple more hours. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 318 AM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026 Current surface analysis places high stretching from southern Saskatchewan through North Dakota into western Minnesota, with low over eastern Idaho/northern Utah. Upper level analysis places broad trough over the Upper Midwest with low over the Pacific Northwest, while compact ridge noted ahead of the low over northern Wyoming into Montana. An upper level jet passing through is resulting in a few light rain showers over southern portions of North Dakota. For today, aforementioned rain showers will diminish early this morning. Thereafter, a mainly quiet day is expected as ridge ahead of the aforementioned low passes over the area. In the meantime, surface low pushes eastward over Wyoming/southern Montana resulting in increasing southeasterly winds in the afternoon, mainly over southwestern North Dakota. For late tonight into Monday, rain develops and spreads over our area as the upper low moves quickly over the northern Rockies, then along the international border, while surface low quickly lifts north/northeast and deepens over northwest North Dakota/northeast Montana before sliding into southern Saskatchewan/Manitoba. This is a bit more southerly than we saw trends heading towards yesterday, which is reflected in the latest NBM forecast for 0.50 inch of rainfall or greater, which now has the 50% or greater area north and east of a line from Elgin to Beulah to Watford City, with areas around the Turtle Mountains having a 50% chance of seeing over an inch. Precipitation will then taper off in the morning into the early afternoon from southwest to northeast. As the low lifts to the northeast and deepens, winds will shift westerly and increase. The concern for strong wind gusts on Monday has also been on the increase, as the latest ECMWF EFI now has bumped up to 0.9 over a broad swath of western into parts of central North Dakota, an increase of 0.1 to 0.2 from yesterday. Therefore, will have to take a second look at this later today to make sure this trend sticks, with possible wind headlines being issued. Winds gradually diminish Monday night, though look to remain on the breezy side over central and northwest North Dakota on Tuesday. Other than the winds, a quiet day is expected on Tuesday. Thereafter, a pattern sets up with a variety of disturbances moving through, bringing occasional low to medium precipitation chances. A modest warming trend is also expected. && .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/... Issued at 1234 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026 VFR conditions expected for the remainder of the day. Conditions will deteriorate from southwest to northeast by the late evening with rain showers. Expect MVFR to IFR ceilings and possibly lower visibility down to 2-3 miles after 06Z tonight. Conditions will start to improve after 15Z to1 17Z from the west to the east. Low chances for a rumble of thunder in the late night to the morning. Gusty southeast winds will develop later today primarily over southwest North Dakota, with gusts to around 35 kts over far southwest North Dakota by late afternoon. Gusty southeast winds then spread northeast overnight across much of western and central North Dakota. Gusty winds will shift to west to northwest towards the end of the forecast period and gusting high as 40 to 45kts. && .BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && UPDATE...JJS/KJS DISCUSSION...JJS AVIATION...KJS
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 13, 8:17 AM MDT, 3 hours 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Bismarck ND 917 AM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026 NDZ001>005-009-010-012-013-017>020-022-023-025-035>037-042- 046>048-050-051-055>062-141430- Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail- McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Sheridan-Wells-Foster- Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Grant-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh- Dickey-Northwest Ward-Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area- Western McLean-Eastern McLean-Western Morton-Eastern Morton- Western Sioux-Eastern Sioux- 917 AM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026 /817 AM MDT Sun Sep 13 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...Today and Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday Westerly winds gusting around 55 mph will be possible over much of western and central North Dakota on Monday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard procedures, including through our social media accounts. NDZ031>033-040-041-043-044-141430- Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-Adams- 817 AM MDT Sun Sep 13 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North Dakota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday Westerly winds gusting around 60 mph will be possible over southwest North Dakota on Monday. Near critical to critical fire weather conditions will be possible over far southwest North Dakota on Monday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard procedures, including through our social media accounts.
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.