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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Grand Forks, ND

March 11, 20269 counties in North Dakota; 7 counties in Minnesota

NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this high wind warning at Mar 11, 2026, 1:49 PM CDT for 9 counties in North Dakota; 7 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 12, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 31 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 11, 2026, 1:49 PM CDT (18:49 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 12, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 13, 2026, 4:09 AM CDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Grand Forks, ND

Counties Becker County, MN, Clay County, MN, Grant County, MN, Norman County, MN, Otter Tail County, MN, Wadena County, MN, Wilkin County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Cass County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Steele County, ND, Traill County, ND

The radar

The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 12, 8:55 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 492 Wsw Brampton, NDMesonet station 323117 Brampton ND NDAWN.
Mar 12, 9:55 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 495 Nne Kathryn, NDMesonet station 322959 Fingal ND NDAWN.
Mar 12, 9:55 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 515 W Herman, MNMesonet station MN131 Herman MN DOT.
Mar 12, 9:55 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Ese Gwinner, NDMeasured wind gust at Gwinner, ND AWOS.
Mar 12, 10:15 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 Se Gwinner, NDAWOS station KGWR Gwinner AP ND.
Mar 12, 10:15 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 Se Gwinner, NDAWOS station KGWR Gwinner AP ND.
Mar 12, 10:15 PM CDTSNOW 3Mayville, NDEstimated snow amount in Mayville, with significant blowing/drifting snow. Whiteout condtions at time of report with snow still falling.
Mar 12, 10:20 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 542 Wnw Lisbon, NDMesonet station 325239 Lisbon ND NDAWN.
Mar 12, 10:35 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 512 Wsw Brampton, NDMesonet station 323117 Brampton ND NDAWN.
Mar 12, 10:45 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 494 Ene Hendrum, MNMesonet station MN058 Halstad MN DOT.
Mar 12, 11:15 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 506 N Leonard, NDMesonet station 324969 Leonard ND NDAWN.
Mar 12, 11:50 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 543 Ssw Mooreton, NDMesonet station 329709 Mooreton ND NDAWN.
Mar 12, 11:53 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 644 Nnw Fargo, NDASOS station KFAR Fargo AP ND.
Mar 12, 11:55 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 552 Sse Cooperstown, NDAWOS station KS32 Cooperstown AP ND.
Mar 12, 11:55 PM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 Ssw Wahpeton, NDAWOS station KBWP Wahpeton AP ND.
Mar 13, 12:05 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 633 Nnw Kent, MNMesonet station MN135 Kent MN DOT.
Mar 13, 12:10 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 551 N Rothsay, MNMesonet station MN014 Rothsay MN DOT.
Mar 13, 12:15 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 513 Sse Dilworth, MNAWOS station KJKJ Moorhead AP MN.
Mar 13, 12:15 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Wsw Elbow Lake, MNAWOS station KY63 Elbow Lake AP MN.
Mar 13, 12:25 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 535 Ne Dwight, NDMesonet station 329109 Wahpeton ND NDAWN.
Mar 13, 12:49 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 525 N Mcleod, NDMesonet station SNGN8 Lisbon ND 18 E.
Mar 13, 12:50 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 Wnw Dalton, MNMesonet station MN130 Fergus Falls MN DOT.
Mar 13, 12:50 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 715 W Herman, MNMesonet station MN131 Herman MN DOT.
Mar 13, 12:55 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 491 Nnw Fargo, NDMesonet station 322858 Fargo ND NDAWN.
Mar 13, 12:55 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 564 W Fergus Falls, MNAWOS station KFFM Fergus Falls AP MN.
Mar 13, 1:00 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 642 W Tenney, MNMesonet station MN054 Tenney MN DOT.
Mar 13, 1:45 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 522 Se Dilworth, MNMesonet station MN013 Dilworth MN DOT.
Mar 13, 1:55 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 543 Se Campbell, MNMesonet station 211245 Campbell MN NDAWN.
Mar 13, 2:20 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 472 Ene Sabin, MNMesonet station 217409 Sabin MN NDAWN.
Mar 13, 3:30 AM CDTSNOW 54 Se Westbury, MNCocorahs station MN-BK-10 Detroit Lakes MN 5.7 N.
Mar 13, 3:55 AM CDTNON-TSTM WND GST 501 Sse Frazee, MNMesonet station MN132 Frazee MN DOT.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Bismarck Municip, ND (KBIS), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 285 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2026-03-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Bismarck Municip, ND at 12:00Z on 2026-03-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 66 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1541 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
66 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
115 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

189 
WWUS73 KFGF 111849
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
149 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

MNZ003-029>031-040-NDZ024-028-029-038-039-049-052-053-120300-
/O.NEW.KFGF.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Eddy-Griggs-
Steele-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Gwinner, Moorhead, New Rockford, Lisbon,
Forman, Wahpeton, New York Mills, Valley City, Finley,
Cooperstown, Fergus Falls, Breckenridge, Fargo, and Elbow Lake
149 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast and 
  southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

Thomas
6 follow-up statements
547 
WWUS73 KFGF 120214
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
914 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

MNZ003-029>031-040-NDZ024-028-029-038-039-049-052-053-121015-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Eddy-Griggs-
Steele-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Including the cities of Cooperstown, New York Mills, Moorhead,
Elbow Lake, Breckenridge, New Rockford, Wahpeton, Lisbon, Fergus
Falls, Forman, Gwinner, Fargo, Finley, and Valley City
914 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM 
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast and 
  southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

DJR
799 
WWUS73 KFGF 120925
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
425 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

MNZ002-027-NDZ030-121730-
/O.EXB.KFGF.HW.W.0002.260313T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Norman-West Becker-Traill-
Including the cities of Detroit Lakes, Ada, Hillsboro, Halstad,
and Mayville
425 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman and West Becker Counties. In North 
  Dakota, Traill County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MNZ032-121730-
/O.EXB.KFGF.HW.W.0002.260313T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Wadena-
Including the cities of Wadena
425 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT 
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Wadena County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029>031-040-NDZ029-039-053-121730-
/O.EXT.KFGF.HW.W.0002.260313T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Steele-Cass-
Richland-
Including the cities of Wahpeton, New York Mills, Breckenridge,
Moorhead, Finley, Fargo, Fergus Falls, and Elbow Lake
425 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM 
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter 
  Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Cass, Richland, and 
  Steele Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NDZ024-028-038-049-052-121730-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T1200Z/
Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Gwinner, Lisbon, Forman, New Rockford,
Cooperstown, and Valley City
425 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 
AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eddy, Barnes, Griggs, Ransom, and Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

Riddle
777 
WWUS73 KFGF 121546
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1046 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

NDZ024-028-038-049-052-130000-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T1200Z/
Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Valley City, Gwinner, Cooperstown,
Lisbon, New Rockford, and Forman
1046 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Isolated thunderstorms may cause brief wind gusts to 80 
  mph.

* WHERE...Eddy, Barnes, Griggs, Ransom, and Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout 
  conditions, especially in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MNZ002-027-NDZ030-130000-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.260313T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Norman-West Becker-Traill-
Including the cities of Ada, Hillsboro, Detroit Lakes, Mayville,
and Halstad
1046 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 
AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Isolated thunderstorms may cause brief wind gusts to 80 
  mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman and West Becker Counties. In North 
  Dakota, Traill County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout 
  conditions, especially in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029>031-040-NDZ029-039-053-130000-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.260313T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Steele-Cass-
Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fargo, Elbow
Lake, Fergus Falls, Wahpeton, Finley, and New York Mills
1046 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 
AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Isolated thunderstorms may cause brief wind gusts to 80 
  mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter 
  Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Cass, Richland, and 
  Steele Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout 
  conditions, especially in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MNZ032-130000-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.260313T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Wadena-
Including the cities of Wadena
1046 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 
AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Wadena County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout 
  conditions, especially in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

Perroux
816 
WWUS73 KFGF 130105
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
805 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

MNZ002-027-NDZ030-130915-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Norman-West Becker-Traill-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Mayville, Halstad, Detroit
Lakes, and Ada
805 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman and West Becker Counties. In North 
  Dakota, Traill County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout 
  conditions, especially in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029>031-040-NDZ029-039-053-130915-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Steele-Cass-
Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Fergus Falls, Breckenridge,
Fargo, Elbow Lake, Wahpeton, New York Mills, and Finley
805 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter 
  Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Cass, Richland, and 
  Steele Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout 
  conditions, especially in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MNZ032-130915-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Wadena-
Including the cities of Wadena
805 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Wadena County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout 
  conditions, especially in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

NDZ024-028-038-049-052-130915-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of New Rockford, Gwinner, Cooperstown,
Valley City, Lisbon, and Forman
805 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eddy, Barnes, Griggs, Ransom, and Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout 
  conditions, especially in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

DJR
809 
WWUS73 KFGF 130736
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
236 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

MNZ002-027-NDZ024-028>030-038-049-052-130845-
/O.CAN.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Norman-West Becker-Eddy-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Ransom-
Sargent-
Including the cities of Halstad, Gwinner, New Rockford, Mayville,
Valley City, Cooperstown, Finley, Hillsboro, Forman, Lisbon,
Detroit Lakes, and Ada
236 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

MNZ003-029>031-040-NDZ039-053-131200-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Cass-Richland-
Including the cities of Fargo, Fergus Falls, Breckenridge,
Moorhead, Elbow Lake, New York Mills, and Wahpeton
236 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter 
  Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Cass and Richland 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

MNZ032-131200-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Wadena-
Including the cities of Wadena
236 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Wadena County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

Riddle
341 
WWUS73 KFGF 130909
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
409 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

MNZ003-029>032-040-NDZ039-053-131015-
/O.CAN.KFGF.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Cass-
Richland-
Including the cities of Wadena, Fargo, Fergus Falls,
Breckenridge, Moorhead, Elbow Lake, New York Mills, and Wahpeton
409 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

North to northwest winds will remain gusty thru the morning, but 
gradually diminish in speed.  The threat for wind gusts over 58 mph 
has ended.

$$

Riddle

The office that day

Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 11, 1:49 PM CDTWinter Storm WatchFGFGrand Forks, Pembina, Traill, Walsh14 hr
Mar 11, 1:49 PM CDTWinter Storm WarningFGFBenson, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Towner36 hr
Mar 11, 1:49 PM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryFGFBenson, Cavalier, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Walsh14 hr

Nearby

High Wind Warnings in North Dakota, 2026High Wind Warnings in Minnesota, 2026Every high wind warning in 2026

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.