Wind Advisory 9, NWS Grand Forks, ND

Becker County, MN, Clay County, MN, Kittson County, MN, Mahnomen County, MN, Marshall County, MN, Norman County, MN, Pennington County, MN, Polk County, MN, Red Lake County, MN, Roseau County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Benson County, ND, Cass County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Eddy County, ND, Grand Forks County, ND, Griggs County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Ramsey County, ND, Steele County, ND, Towner County, ND, Traill County, ND, Walsh County, ND

746 
WWUS73 KFGF 150437
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1137 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026

MNZ001-004-007-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054-151245-
/O.EXP.KFGF.DU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260515T0500Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
West Polk-Kittson-West Marshall-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-
Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-
Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Devils Lake, East Grand Forks, Lankin,
Mayville, Crookston, Hillsboro, Cando, Cooperstown, Cavalier, New
Rockford, Hallock, Grand Forks, Grafton, Michigan, Langdon,
Drayton, Warren, Finley, and Leeds
1137 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast and 
  southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may result in areas of blowing 
  dust that may reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ002-003-005-008-013>015-022-027-NDZ038-039-151245-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
Norman-Clay-Roseau-East Marshall-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-
Mahnomen-West Becker-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Middle River, Roseau, Fargo, Halstad,
Thief River Falls, Red Lake Falls, Ada, Moorhead, Detroit Lakes,
Valley City, Fosston, Newfolden, and Mahnomen
1137 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may result in areas of blowing 
  dust that may reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Rafferty

795 
WWUS73 KFGF 150818
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
318 AM CDT Fri May 15 2026

MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-022-027-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-
038-039-054-151630-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Towner-
Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand
Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Devils Lake, Michigan, Thief River Falls,
Red Lake Falls, Crookston, Roseau, Finley, Detroit Lakes, Cando,
Fosston, New Rockford, Valley City, Cooperstown, Ada, Hallock,
Moorhead, Newfolden, Langdon, Mayville, East Grand Forks,
Drayton, Grand Forks, Fargo, Halstad, Hillsboro, Lankin,
Cavalier, Warren, Mahnomen, Middle River, Leeds, and Grafton
318 AM CDT Fri May 15 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

TL

069 
WWUS73 KFGF 151627
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1127 AM CDT Fri May 15 2026

MNZ001>005-007-008-013>015-022-027-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-
038-039-054-160200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-
Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Towner-
Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand
Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Roseau, Grafton, Hillsboro, Red
Lake Falls, Finley, Halstad, Langdon, Mahnomen, Thief River
Falls, Detroit Lakes, New Rockford, Cooperstown, Hallock,
Drayton, Warren, Michigan, Mayville, Middle River, Cavalier,
Crookston, Fosston, Devils Lake, Fargo, Cando, Ada, Valley City,
Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, Newfolden, Leeds, and Lankin
1127 AM CDT Fri May 15 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  making driving high profile vehicles difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JR

287 
WWUS73 KFGF 151926
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
226 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

MNZ001-004-005-007-008-013-014-NDZ006>008-015-016-026-027-054-160200-
/O.NEW.KFGF.DU.Y.0003.260515T1926Z-260516T0200Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Roseau, Thief River Falls, Middle River,
Hallock, Devils Lake, Crookston, Lankin, Newfolden, Langdon,
Cavalier, Grafton, Michigan, Warren, Cando, Drayton, Grand Forks,
East Grand Forks, and Red Lake Falls
226 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota.

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

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero in open country.

If you encounter heavy blowing dust or dirt on the roadway, be 
prepared for sudden drop in visibility, possibly to near zero. If 
you find yourself unable to drive out near zero visibility, pull off 
the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park until 
visibility improves. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot 
off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

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

&&

$$

MNZ002-003-015-022-027-NDZ014-024-028>030-038-039-160200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
Norman-Clay-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Benson-Eddy-Griggs-
Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Cooperstown, Fargo, Halstad, Detroit
Lakes, Mahnomen, Finley, Hillsboro, Valley City, New Rockford,
Ada, Leeds, Fosston, Mayville, and Moorhead
226 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CJ

399 
WWUS73 KFGF 152108
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
408 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

NDZ006-007-015-026-054-160200-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.HW.W.0003.260515T2108Z-260516T0200Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Ramsey-Nelson-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Devils Lake, Lankin, Langdon, Michigan,
and Cando
408 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility 
  between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Cavalier, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, and Western Walsh 
  Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  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...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

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.

&&

$$

NDZ014-160200-
/O.UPG.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KFGF.HW.W.0003.260515T2108Z-260516T0200Z/
Benson-
Including the cities of Leeds
408 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Benson County.

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

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very gusty winds under rain showers may 
  create locally heavy blowing dust or dirt, creating near zero 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero in open 
country from blowing dust or dirt.

If you encounter heavy blowing dust or dirt on the roadway, be 
prepared for sudden drop in visibility, possibly to near zero. If 
you find yourself unable to drive out near zero visibility, pull off 
the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park until 
visibility improves. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot 
off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

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

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes.

&&

$$

MNZ001-004-005-007-008-013-014-NDZ008-016-027-160200-
/O.CON.KFGF.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-
Including the cities of Roseau, Thief River Falls, Middle River,
Hallock, Crookston, Newfolden, Cavalier, Grafton, Warren, Grand
Forks, Drayton, East Grand Forks, and Red Lake Falls
408 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, East Marshall, Kittson, Pennington, Red 
  Lake, Roseau, West Marshall, and West Polk Counties. In North 
  Dakota, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, and Pembina Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero in open country. 

If you encounter heavy blowing dust or dirt on the roadway, be 
prepared for sudden drop in visibility, possibly to near zero. If 
you find yourself unable to drive out near zero visibility, pull off 
the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park until 
visibility improves. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot 
off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

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

&&

$$

MNZ002-003-015-022-027-NDZ024-028>030-038-039-160200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
Norman-Clay-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Eddy-Griggs-Steele-
Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Cooperstown, Fargo, Halstad, Detroit
Lakes, Mahnomen, Finley, Hillsboro, Valley City, New Rockford,
Ada, Fosston, Mayville, and Moorhead
408 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CJ

716 
WWUS73 KFGF 152246
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
546 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

NDZ006-007-015-026-054-160200-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Ramsey-Nelson-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Devils Lake, Lankin, Langdon, Michigan,
and Cando
546 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  localized and sporadic gusts up to 60 mph under rain showers. For 
  the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one 
  mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Cavalier, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, and Western Walsh 
  Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility 
  from blowing dust and dirt. Tree limbs could be blown down and a 
  few power outages may result. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very gusty winds under rain showers may 
  create locally heavy blowing dust or dirt, creating near zero 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero in open 
country from blowing dust or dirt.

If you encounter heavy blowing dust or dirt on the roadway, be 
prepared for sudden drop in visibility, possibly to near zero. If 
you find yourself unable to drive out near zero visibility, pull off 
the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park until 
visibility improves. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot 
off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

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

Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes.

&&

$$

NDZ014-160200-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
Benson-
Including the cities of Leeds
546 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

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

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  localized and sporadic gusts up to 60 mph under rain showers.

* WHERE...Benson County.

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

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very gusty winds under rain showers may 
  create locally heavy blowing dust or dirt, creating near zero 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must 
drive.

Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero in open 
country from localized blowing dust or dirt.

&&

$$

MNZ001-004-005-007-008-013-014-NDZ008-016-027-160200-
/O.CON.KFGF.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-
Including the cities of Roseau, Thief River Falls, Middle River,
Hallock, Crookston, Newfolden, Cavalier, Grafton, Warren, Grand
Forks, Drayton, East Grand Forks, and Red Lake Falls
546 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, East Marshall, Kittson, Pennington, Red 
  Lake, Roseau, West Marshall, and West Polk Counties. In North 
  Dakota, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, and Pembina Counties.

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

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero in open country. 

If you encounter heavy blowing dust or dirt on the roadway, be 
prepared for sudden drop in visibility, possibly to near zero. If 
you find yourself unable to drive out near zero visibility, pull off 
the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park until 
visibility improves. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot 
off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

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

&&

$$

MNZ002-003-015-022-027-NDZ024-028>030-038-039-160200-
/O.CON.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
Norman-Clay-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Eddy-Griggs-Steele-
Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Cooperstown, Fargo, Halstad, Detroit
Lakes, Mahnomen, Finley, Hillsboro, Valley City, New Rockford,
Ada, Fosston, Mayville, and Moorhead
546 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

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

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CJ

940 
WWUS73 KFGF 160146
NPWFGF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
846 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

NDZ006-007-015-026-054-160300-
/O.EXP.KFGF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
/O.EXP.KFGF.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
Towner-Cavalier-Ramsey-Nelson-Western Walsh-
Including the cities of Devils Lake, Lankin, Langdon, Michigan,
and Cando
846 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Gusty winds creating impactful blowing dust and associated wind 
impacts are lessening. Thus, the threat has ended.

$$

NDZ014-160300-
/O.EXP.KFGF.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
Benson-
Including the cities of Leeds
846 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Gusty winds associated wind impacts are lessening. Thus, the threat 
has ended.

$$

MNZ001-004-005-007-008-013-014-NDZ008-016-027-160300-
/O.EXP.KFGF.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
/O.EXP.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
West Polk-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall-Pennington-
Red Lake-Pembina-Eastern Walsh-Grand Forks-
Including the cities of Roseau, Thief River Falls, Middle River,
Hallock, Crookston, Newfolden, Cavalier, Grafton, Warren, Grand
Forks, Drayton, East Grand Forks, and Red Lake Falls
846 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Gusty winds creating impactful blowing dust and associated wind 
impacts are lessening. Thus, the threat has ended.

$$

MNZ002-003-015-022-027-NDZ024-028>030-038-039-160300-
/O.EXP.KFGF.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260516T0200Z/
Norman-Clay-East Polk-Mahnomen-West Becker-Eddy-Griggs-Steele-
Traill-Barnes-Cass-
Including the cities of Cooperstown, Fargo, Halstad, Detroit
Lakes, Mahnomen, Finley, Hillsboro, Valley City, New Rockford,
Ada, Fosston, Mayville, and Moorhead
846 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Gusty winds and associated wind impacts are lessening. Thus, the 
threat has ended.

$$

CJ

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
710 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Areas south of the Highway 200 corridor will see a break in
  the winds starting this evening. However, north of Highway 200
  the winds will continue to gust above 40 mph overnight
  producing blowing dust. Wind advisory continues for that area
  into Friday.

- Dry conditions along with the winds will bring critical fire
  weather conditions through today and tomorrow. A Red Flag
  Warning is in effect for all counties through Friday evening.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 710 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026

Several updates were made as of early this evening.

First, the blowing dust warning in the central Red River Valley is
being allowed to expire on time. Conditions have greatly
improved in this area as winds decreased late this afternoon.
The blowing dust advisory across the southern Red River Valley
and adjacent portions of west central MN is also going to be
allowed to expire on time.

The next area of dust is advecting in from the west with a cold
front, overspreading the Devils Lake Basin and entering the
northern Red River Valley. Visibilities have quickly dropped
from over 6 miles to a mile or less as this batch of dust
arrives, with KGFK going from 10 SM to 2 SM visibility over the
past 20 minutes. Therefore, the blowing dust advisory was
extended in time until 10 PM for northeastern ND and the
northern Red River Valley. The big questions as we go into
tonight are 1) how strong the winds remain as the boundary layer
decouples and 2) how much blowing dust continues. Neither of
these questions are clear cut, as the strongest CAA is
overspreading the region right now (which would favor winds
decreasing a bit later), and the strongest winds aloft to mix
down do not arrive until after sunset (which is a poor time for
max momentum transfer to occur). If we are able to tap into
these winds overnight, there is a scenario where blowing dust
continues to some degree throughout the night. These trends will
be monitored as we go over the next couple of hours to
determine how to handle headlines from here.

And briefly - a few gusts upstream in Rugby and Rolla have
breached high wind criteria. As of right now, heading into the
less diurnally favorable time of day to mix those higher gusts
down, there are no plans to change wind headlines.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 307 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026

Strong upper low rotating over Saskatchewan will move east
tonight. The surface low will continue to move slowly across
southern Canada, with the trough axis currently extending down
into eastern ND moving off into MN. Pressure gradient in our
western counties is starting to relax just a bit as the trough
axis comes in, but plenty tight in northwestern ND close to the
surface low. The strong southerly winds that are bringing our
blowing dust and dropping vis close to a quarter of a mile in
some spots will decrease a bit late this afternoon. Behind the
through axis, there will be a decent pressure gradient along
with some cold air advection. Model soundings have mixing all
the way up to 700mb, and although the jet is not quite as
strong, there is plenty of momentum to mix down. Winds at least
across the northern portions of the CWA will pick up again
tonight and tomorrow, with probabilities of wind gusts over 40
mph at 50 percent along and north of I-94 and 80 to 100 percent
along and north of Highway 2. Extended wind advisory for all but
our southern and eastern counties through tonight and tomorrow.

While definitely could see another day of blowing dust this
afternoon into Friday, this time from the west instead of the
south, confidence in exactly where and how low visibility will
go is uncertain. Most likely will be expanding the blowing dust
advisory into Devils Lake Basin and upper Sheyenne in addition
to the RRV through 00Z as the west winds start coming in this
evening. Will wait and see if any more dust products are needed
beyond that tonight and tomorrow. The west winds will bring
even lower RHs, as current values are around 20 percent. There
will be a little bit of recovery tonight as RH values come up
into the 40 and 50s, but fire danger will remain high. Afternoon
RH values in all of our area should get down to 20 to 25
percent. Winds will be 20 to 25 mph even outside of the wind
advisory area. Thus, expanded the Red Flag warning to all of our
counties from now until 9 pm tomorrow.

Will finally see a break in the wind on Saturday as surface high
pressure builds in behind the departing low. Southwesterly flow
aloft sets up for Sunday with a lead shortwave trough coming
out. The main surface low seems like it will be over SD/MN/WI
Sunday into Monday, with better moisture over our area than the
current system. The ECMWF EFI has a decent signal for some
precipitation, and NBM has a over 60 percent chance CWA-wide for
over a quarter of an inch of rain. There is even 50 to 60
percent chance of over an inch of rain by 06Z Monday across
portions of southeastern ND and west central MN. Some of the
ensembles have some instability creeping into our far
southeastern counties Sunday afternoon, although others keep
even elevated CAPE under 500 J/kg. Plenty of deep layer shear
though, so will have to watch for any severe thunderstorm
chances that day.

The main upper trough finally moves out into the Plains for the
first part of next week, eventually becoming more northwesterly
again by Thursday. Temperatures will be cooling down again back
down below seasonal averages, with a few minor precipitation
chances.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 710 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026

Blowing dust and high winds will significantly impact aviation
operations, especially at KGFK, KDVL and KTVF. BLDU this
evening will bring visibility of a mile or less. Overnight,
winds will die down a bit, which leads to uncertainty in how
visibility responds. TAFs show a general improvement overnight
to MVFR/VFR visibilities. It should be stressed if winds stay
higher, these visibility improves will likely not occur or not
be as substantial as advertised. Winds will increase again
Friday morning, this time out of the west. These strong winds
will lead to another episode of BLDU, especially at KGFK, KTVF
and KDVL. Again, there is uncertainty in how severe visibility
reductions will be. In this set of TAFs MVFR to IFR
visibilities were prevailed, but it should be stressed that it
is possible that visibilities end up worse then the current TAF
reflects.

&&

.FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ND...Wind Advisory until 9 PM CDT Friday for NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
     026>030-038-039-054.
     Red Flag Warning until 9 PM CDT Friday for NDZ006>008-014>016-
     024-026>030-038-039-049-052>054.
     Blowing Dust Advisory until 10 PM CDT this evening for
     NDZ006>008-014>016-024-026>030-054.
     Wind Advisory until 10 PM CDT this evening for NDZ049-052-053.
MN...Wind Advisory until 9 PM CDT Friday for MNZ001>005-007-008-
     013>015-022-027.
     Red Flag Warning until 9 PM CDT Friday for MNZ001>009-013>017-
     022>024-027>032-040.
     Blowing Dust Advisory until 10 PM CDT this evening for MNZ001-
     004-007.
     Wind Advisory until 10 PM CDT this evening for MNZ016-023-
     028>031-040.

&&

UPDATE...Rafferty
DISCUSSION...JR
AVIATION...Rafferty

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
338 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026

MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-049-052>054-152045-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Western Walsh-
338 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Isolated thunderstorms for a short time along and east of the Red
River Valley this evening. The main hazard will be lightning.

Winds will continue to gust up to 40 to 50 mph. Blowing dust will
continue to be an issue into this evening, mainly across the
Devils Lake Basin into the Red River Valley. While most visibility
should be a half a mile or more, a few spots could get down to a
quarter of a mile or less.

Red Flag warning continues for all of eastern North Dakota, west
central and northwest Minnesota through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Red Flag warning continues for all of eastern North Dakota, west
central and northwest Minnesota through Friday evening. Wind
advisory for all but far eastern and southern portions of our
forecast area into Friday evening.

There is a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms in west
central Minnesota on Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated today.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
503 PM CDT Thu May 14 2026

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

0133 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 E Rollag              46.75N 96.18W
05/14/2026  M58 MPH          Clay               MN   Mesonet

            NDAWN reports 58 mph gust.

&&