Headline:
High Wind Warning issued May 15 at 4:08PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 2:08pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Benson
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender: