Wind Advisory 9, NWS Bismarck, ND

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

676 
WWUS73 KBIS 230114
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
814 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

NDZ001-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-230915-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.260423T1200Z-260424T0000Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Watford City, Marmarth, Mott, New England,
Williston, Crosby, Halliday, Hettinger, Killdeer, Dickinson, Beach,
Medora, and Bowman
814 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026 /714 PM MDT Wed Apr 22 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM
CDT /6 PM MDT/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds around 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Much of western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Items 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.

&&

$$

NDZ002-003-010-019-020-035-042-046-055>062-230915-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.260423T1600Z-260424T0000Z/
Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Mercer-Oliver-Burleigh-Grant-Emmons-
Northwest Ward-Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area-Western McLean-
Eastern McLean-Western Morton-Eastern Morton-Western Sioux-
Eastern Sioux-
Including the cities of Parshall, Sherwood, Turtle Lake, Minot, Fort
Yates, Glenburn, Center, Powers Lake, Mandan, Lignite, Portal,
Stanley, Hazen, Max, Glen Ullin, Columbus, Beulah, New Town, New
Leipzig, Wilton, Bismarck, Garrison, Underwood, Washburn, Solen, New
Salem, Selfridge, Kenmare, Bowbells, Strasburg, Hebron, Porcupine,
Mohall, Carson, Elgin, and Linton
814 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026 /714 PM MDT Wed Apr 22 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM
CDT /6 PM MDT/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...West winds around 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Items 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.

&&

$$

Hollan

818 
WWUS73 KBIS 230752
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
252 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

NDZ004-012-013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-240300-
/O.EXB.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.260423T1600Z-260424T0300Z/
Bottineau-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Velva, Napoleon, Wishek, Bottineau, Kulm,
Oakes, Edgeley, Fessenden, Rugby, Carrington, Towner, Lamoure,
Mcclusky, Goodrich, Tappen, Ashley, Gackle, Ellendale, Harvey, Drake,
Steele, and Jamestown
252 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Westerly winds around 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Items 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.

&&

$$

NDZ001-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-240300-
/O.EXT.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.260423T1200Z-260424T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Killdeer, New England, Crosby, Hettinger,
Medora, Watford City, Bowman, Beach, Halliday, Mott, Marmarth,
Dickinson, and Williston
252 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /152 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING
TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds around 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT /6 AM MDT/ this morning to 10 PM CDT /9 PM
  MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Items 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.

&&

$$

NDZ002-003-010-019-020-035-042-046-055>062-240300-
/O.EXT.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.260423T1600Z-260424T0300Z/
Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Mercer-Oliver-Burleigh-Grant-Emmons-
Northwest Ward-Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area-Western McLean-
Eastern McLean-Western Morton-Eastern Morton-Western Sioux-
Eastern Sioux-
Including the cities of Stanley, Mohall, Powers Lake, Hazen, Glen
Ullin, Garrison, Sherwood, Kenmare, Fort Yates, Solen, Beulah,
Carson, Underwood, Hebron, Portal, Bowbells, Glenburn, Strasburg,
Porcupine, Max, Turtle Lake, Bismarck, Selfridge, Center, Columbus,
Parshall, New Leipzig, New Town, Washburn, Linton, New Salem,
Lignite, Mandan, Elgin, Wilton, and Minot
252 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /152 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Westerly winds around 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central and parts of western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 10 PM CDT /9 PM
  MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Items 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

471 
WWUS73 KBIS 231145
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
645 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

NDZ001-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-231945-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.260423T1200Z-260424T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Killdeer, New England, Crosby, Hettinger,
Medora, Watford City, Bowman, Beach, Halliday, Mott, Marmarth,
Dickinson, and Williston
645 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /545 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/

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

* WHAT...West to northwest winds around 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Most of western North Dakota.

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

* IMPACTS...Items 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.

&&

$$

NDZ002>004-010-012-013-019-020-022-023-025-035>037-042-046>048-050-
051-055>062-231945-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.260423T1600Z-260424T0300Z/
Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Mountrail-McHenry-Pierce-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-
Including the cities of Velva, Stanley, Mohall, Powers Lake,
Napoleon, Hazen, Glen Ullin, Garrison, Wishek, Sherwood, Bottineau,
Kulm, Kenmare, Fort Yates, Solen, Beulah, Oakes, Carson, Underwood,
Hebron, Edgeley, Portal, Fessenden, Bowbells, Rugby, Glenburn,
Strasburg, Porcupine, Carrington, Max, Turtle Lake, Bismarck,
Selfridge, Center, Towner, Columbus, Lamoure, Mcclusky, Parshall,
Goodrich, Tappen, New Leipzig, New Town, Ashley, Gackle, Ellendale,
Harvey, Drake, Washburn, Steele, Linton, New Salem, Lignite, Mandan,
Jamestown, Elgin, Wilton, and Minot
645 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /545 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Westerly winds around 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central and parts of western North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 10 PM CDT /9 PM
  MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Items 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

579 
WWUS73 KBIS 231449
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
949 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

NDZ002-003-010-019-020-035-042-046-055>062-232300-
/O.EXT.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.260423T1500Z-260424T0300Z/
Burke-Renville-Mountrail-Mercer-Oliver-Burleigh-Grant-Emmons-
Northwest Ward-Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area-Western McLean-
Eastern McLean-Western Morton-Eastern Morton-Western Sioux-
Eastern Sioux-
Including the cities of Strasburg, Minot, Carson, Powers Lake,
Linton, Porcupine, Portal, Stanley, Elgin, New Leipzig, Beulah, Fort
Yates, Selfridge, Wilton, Underwood, Sherwood, Washburn, New Town,
Turtle Lake, Center, New Salem, Lignite, Max, Solen, Garrison,
Hebron, Glenburn, Mandan, Hazen, Bismarck, Mohall, Parshall, Kenmare,
Glen Ullin, Bowbells, and Columbus
949 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /849 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Westerly winds around 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central and parts of western North Dakota.

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

* IMPACTS...Items 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.

&&

$$

NDZ001-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-232300-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260424T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Williston, Hettinger, New England, Dickinson,
Watford City, Marmarth, Mott, Beach, Medora, Bowman, Killdeer,
Halliday, and Crosby
949 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /849 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/

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

* WHAT...West to northwest winds around 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Most of western North Dakota.

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

* IMPACTS...Items 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.

&&

$$

NDZ004-012-013-022-023-025-036-037-047-048-050-051-232300-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.260423T1600Z-260424T0300Z/
Bottineau-McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Kidder-Stutsman-Logan-
La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-
Including the cities of Drake, Ellendale, Harvey, Fessenden, Edgeley,
Lamoure, Tappen, Oakes, Carrington, Jamestown, Kulm, Steele, Ashley,
Rugby, Wishek, Napoleon, Towner, Velva, Goodrich, Gackle, Mcclusky,
and Bottineau
949 AM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Westerly winds around 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Items 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.

&&

$$

Hamilton

503 
WWUS73 KBIS 231753
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1253 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

NDZ001-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-240200-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260424T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Williston, Hettinger, New England, Dickinson,
Watford City, Marmarth, Mott, Beach, Medora, Bowman, Killdeer,
Halliday, and Crosby
1253 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /1153 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/

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

* WHAT...West to northwest winds around 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Most of western North Dakota.

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

* IMPACTS...Items 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.

&&

$$

NDZ002>004-010-012-013-019-020-022-023-025-035>037-042-046>048-050-
051-055>062-240200-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260424T0300Z/
Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Mountrail-McHenry-Pierce-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-
Including the cities of Drake, Strasburg, Minot, Carson, Ellendale,
Harvey, Powers Lake, Fessenden, Linton, Porcupine, Portal, Edgeley,
Stanley, Elgin, New Leipzig, Beulah, Fort Yates, Selfridge, Lamoure,
Wilton, Underwood, Tappen, Sherwood, Washburn, New Town, Turtle Lake,
Center, New Salem, Lignite, Oakes, Carrington, Max, Solen, Jamestown,
Kulm, Garrison, Hebron, Steele, Ashley, Glenburn, Mandan, Rugby,
Wishek, Hazen, Bismarck, Napoleon, Mohall, Parshall, Towner, Kenmare,
Velva, Goodrich, Bowbells, Gackle, Glen Ullin, Mcclusky, Bottineau,
and Columbus
1253 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /1153 AM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/

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

* WHAT...Westerly winds around 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Central and parts of western North Dakota.

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

* IMPACTS...Items 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

641 
WWUS73 KBIS 232241
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
541 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

NDZ005-240300-
/O.EXA.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260424T0300Z/
Rolette-
Including the cities of Rolette, Rolla, Shell Valley, Dunseith,
and St. John
541 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds around 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Rolette County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Items 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.

&&

$$

NDZ001-009-017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-240300-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260424T0300Z/
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-
Hettinger-Bowman-Adams-
Including the cities of Medora, Mott, Beach, Williston, New England,
Watford City, Halliday, Killdeer, Dickinson, Marmarth, Bowman,
Crosby, and Hettinger
541 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /441 PM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds around 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Most of western North Dakota.

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

* IMPACTS...Items 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.

&&

$$

NDZ002>004-010-012-013-019-020-022-023-025-035>037-042-046>048-050-
051-055>062-240300-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260424T0300Z/
Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Mountrail-McHenry-Pierce-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-
Including the cities of Gackle, Goodrich, Sherwood, Carrington,
Glenburn, Portal, Wishek, Parshall, Fessenden, Kenmare, Wilton,
Towner, Rugby, Powers Lake, Edgeley, Elgin, New Leipzig, Center,
Drake, Max, Linton, Ellendale, Garrison, Bottineau, Selfridge,
Mandan, Strasburg, Steele, Tappen, Kulm, New Salem, Fort Yates,
Minot, Solen, New Town, Harvey, Turtle Lake, Underwood, Ashley, Glen
Ullin, Oakes, Velva, Mcclusky, Lamoure, Porcupine, Hazen, Mohall,
Columbus, Stanley, Bismarck, Napoleon, Lignite, Bowbells, Beulah,
Washburn, Jamestown, Hebron, and Carson
541 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /441 PM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/

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

* WHAT...West-northwest winds around 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Central and parts of western North Dakota.

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

* IMPACTS...Items 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.

&&

$$

Hollan

596 
WWUS73 KBIS 240002
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
702 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

NDZ001>005-009-010-012-013-017>020-022-023-025-031>033-035>037-
040>044-046>048-050-051-055>062-240300-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260424T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-McHenry-
Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-
Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Slope-
Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-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-
Including the cities of Gackle, Goodrich, Sherwood, Carrington,
Glenburn, Portal, Medora, Parshall, Fessenden, Wishek, Kenmare,
Wilton, Dunseith, Watford City, Halliday, Killdeer, Towner, Rugby,
Powers Lake, Edgeley, Elgin, New Leipzig, Center, Drake, Hettinger,
Rolette, Linton, Mott, Max, Ellendale, Rolla, Garrison, Shell Valley,
Bottineau, Selfridge, Mandan, Strasburg, Steele, Tappen, Kulm, New
Salem, Fort Yates, Minot, Williston, Solen, New Town, Harvey, Turtle
Lake, Underwood, Dickinson, Marmarth, Bowman, Ashley, Glen Ullin,
Oakes, Velva, Mcclusky, Lamoure, Porcupine, Hazen, Mohall, Columbus,
Stanley, Beach, Bismarck, Lignite, Napoleon, New England, Bowbells,
Beulah,
Washburn, Jamestown, Hebron, Crosby, Carson, and St. John
702 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /602 PM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/

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

* WHAT...West-northwest winds around 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Western and central North Dakota.

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

* IMPACTS...Items 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.

&&

$$

Hollan

022 
WWUS73 KBIS 240131
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
831 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

NDZ017-018-031>033-040-041-043-044-240245-
/O.CAN.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260424T0300Z/
McKenzie-Dunn-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Bowman-
Adams-
Including the cities of Medora, Mott, Beach, New England, Watford
City, Halliday, Killdeer, Dickinson, Marmarth, Bowman, and Hettinger
831 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /731 PM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds will continue to subside through the evening.

$$

NDZ001>005-009-010-012-013-019-020-022-023-025-035>037-042-046>048-
050-051-055>062-240300-
/O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260424T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-McHenry-
Pierce-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-
Including the cities of Gackle, Goodrich, Sherwood, Carrington,
Glenburn, Portal, Wishek, Parshall, Fessenden, Kenmare, Wilton,
Dunseith, Towner, Rugby, Powers Lake, Edgeley, Elgin, New Leipzig,
Center, Drake, Max, Rolette, Linton, Ellendale, Rolla, Garrison,
Shell Valley, Bottineau, Selfridge, Mandan, Strasburg, Steele,
Tappen, Kulm, New Salem, Fort Yates, Minot, Williston, Solen, New
Town, Harvey, Turtle Lake, Underwood, Ashley, Glen Ullin, Oakes,
Velva, Mcclusky, Lamoure, Porcupine, Hazen, Mohall, Columbus,
Stanley, Bismarck, Napoleon, Lignite, Bowbells, Beulah,
Washburn, Jamestown, Hebron, Crosby, Carson, and St. John
831 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /731 PM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/

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

* WHAT...West-northwest winds around 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Central and parts of northwest North Dakota.

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

* IMPACTS...Items 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.

&&

$$

Hollan

166 
WWUS73 KBIS 240301
NPWBIS

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1001 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026

NDZ001>005-009-010-012-013-019-020-022-023-025-035>037-042-046>048-
050-051-055>062-240415-
/O.EXP.KBIS.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260424T0300Z/
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-McHenry-
Pierce-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-
Including the cities of Gackle, Goodrich, Sherwood, Carrington,
Glenburn, Portal, Wishek, Parshall, Fessenden, Kenmare, Wilton,
Dunseith, Towner, Rugby, Powers Lake, Edgeley, Elgin, New Leipzig,
Center, Drake, Max, Rolette, Linton, Ellendale, Rolla, Garrison,
Shell Valley, Bottineau, Selfridge, Mandan, Strasburg, Steele,
Tappen, Kulm, New Salem, Fort Yates, Minot, Williston, Solen, New
Town, Harvey, Turtle Lake, Underwood, Ashley, Glen Ullin, Oakes,
Velva, Mcclusky, Lamoure, Porcupine, Hazen, Mohall, Columbus,
Stanley, Bismarck, Napoleon, Lignite, Bowbells, Beulah,
Washburn, Jamestown, Hebron, Crosby, Carson, and St. John
1001 PM CDT Thu Apr 23 2026 /901 PM MDT Thu Apr 23 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Gusty winds will continue to diminish through tonight.

$$

Hollan

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1238 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Critical fire weather conditions across most of western and
  much of southern North Dakota today.

- Near-record high temperatures in the 80s to near 90 for most
  of western through central North Dakota today.

- 20 to 30 percent chance of showers and a few thunderstorms
  mainly south central and east this evening. Low to medium
  chances of rain Thursday followed by low chances of wrap
  around showers, mostly in the form of snow, Thursday night
  through Saturday.

- Strong west to northwest winds are likely Thursday and Friday.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1227 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

No significant changes to the going forecast early this
afternoon. Humidities in some areas of the west already in the
20 to 25 percent range and expect a continued drop through the
afternoon. Winds slow to pick up with the cloud cover but also
expect winds to pick up this afternoon. No changes to the
current Red Flag Warning.

UPDATE
Issued at 954 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

Minor updates this morning. Low pressure is deepening over
eastern Montana and southern Saskatchewan for cloud cover.
Widespread mid and high level clouds continue to push from
western into central ND. Our latest NBM guidance did lower
temperatures a bit which seems reasonable given the sky cover.
However as we go through the day the clouds look to thin as the
back edge pushes through the forecast area this afternoon.
Combined the previous forecast with the latest NBM guidance to
keep temperatures up a bit. This had very little impact on
afternoon humidities and winds were pretty much unchanged so no
changes to the current Red Flag Warning. Updated text products
will be transmitted shortly.

UPDATE
Issued at 648 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

Radar echoes are entering western North Dakota. However, as
mentioned in the full discussion, very dry air is preventing
anything from reaching the surface. Even under the most
organized echoes, a ceiling has so far failed to develop at 12
kft or less, though scattered skies have been observed. All in
all, the forecast remains on track.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 422 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

Surface low pressure will deepen over Montana today while thermal
ridge slides across the Northern Plains. The tightening
pressure gradient will result in windy conditions across most of
the state. For the most part, these winds will maintain a
southerly direction, perhaps with the hint of an easterly
component. However, much of the southwest may see more of a
southwesterly component due to being closer to the center of the
low and behind a boundary. In addition to windy conditions,
expect very warm temperatures for this time of year ranging from
the mid 70s northeast around 90 southwest, which could break a
couple records.

Most CAMs are painting showers across the forecast area today.
However, with the abundance of dry air through the lower levels,
it seems unlikely anything of substance will reach the ground.
As the low advects moister air into south central and eastern
North Dakota late this afternoon and overnight, shower and
thunderstorm chances enter the picture. Overall coverage will
likely be isolated to scattered in nature. Models are consistent
in marginal bulk shear, though vary a bit in how much moisture
and therefore how much instability will be available late this
afternoon and early evening. As such, a strong storm or two
remains possible with a very low probability of a storm becoming
severe.

For Thursday, expect very windy conditions as the surface low
gradually chugs from west to east along/near the International
Border, and a strong cold frontal boundary passes through. The
EFI has trended back up slightly for western North Dakota,
though that doesn't change the overall message at this point as
confidence remains high in regard to the potential for advisory
level winds. Especially for the western half of the state.
Though some uncertainty remains, Friday winds continue to trend
down somewhat as models favor loosening of the pressure gradient
to at least some degree. Still, near advisory level winds
remain possible.

In regard to precipitation chances Thursday through the end of the
week, NBM still maintains 20 percent rain chances over the eastern
forecast area to 70 percent chances in the northwest. However, with
the low favoring a more northerly track, dry slotting is likely to
dominate most of the forecast area most of the time. Still,
wraparound snow remains possible Thursday night through
Saturday at times as the surface low retrogrades from southern
Manitoba and back into central Saskatchewan. The NBM has
currently removed accumulating snow from the forecast through
Saturday, though light accumulations are always possible with
any heavier wraparound snow showers that may develop.

With the more northerly track of this system, temperatures are still
progged to become much cooler for this weekend, though are
noticeably forecast a bit warmer than even 24 hours ago.
Current highs are mainly in the 40s to low 50s, while lows are
mostly in the mid 20s to mid 30s. A slight warming trend is then
favored into the middle of next week.

There remains the potential for another low behind this system
Sunday and into early next week. NBM PoPs currently range from 20
percent north to 60 percent near the ND/SD border. A mix of rain and
snow are possible, though the exact track of the system early next
week remains uncertain.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1227 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

VFR conditions through much of the TAF period at all TAF sites.
Exceptions would be possible thunderstorm activity around KXWA
late afternoon/early evening and KJMS this evening. These sites
have the highest probability of a thunderstorm with lower vsbys
in a rain shower. Cloud bases should remain well above MVFR.
Gusty and erratic winds also possible near any thunderstorms.
Otherwise, mainly southeast winds this afternoon 15 to 25 knots.
Winds subside a bit this evening but stronger winds aloft will
produce LLWS at most sites this evening. Winds shift southwest
tonight the westerly on Thursday over western ND with winds
there picking up to 20 to 35 knots. MVFR ceiling will move into
western ND Thursday morning behind a cold front.

&&

.BIS WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening for
NDZ001-009-017>020-031>034-040>048-050-051.

&&

UPDATE...TWH
DISCUSSION...Telken
AVIATION...TWH

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1239 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

NDZ001-009-017>020-031>033-040>044-046>048-050-051-059>062-231745-
Divide-Williams-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Emmons-Logan-
La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-Western Morton-Eastern Morton-
Western Sioux-Eastern Sioux-
1239 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026 /1139 AM MDT Wed Apr 22 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

A Red Flag Warning is in effect today. See weather.gov/bis for
details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Strong west to northwest winds are expected Thursday and Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

NDZ002>005-010-012-013-022-023-025-035>037-055>058-231745-
Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Mountrail-McHenry-Pierce-
Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Northwest Ward-
Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area-Western McLean-
Eastern McLean-
1239 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Near critical fire weather conditions are possible today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Strong west to northwest winds are expected Thursday and Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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