Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Showers and isolated thunderstorms are occasionally producing wind
gusts as high as 65 mph across northwest and north central North
Dakota late this afternoon. Gusts this strong are expected to
remain limited in both time and space, but could still be locally
damaging. The gusty winds could also cause isolated areas of
blowing dust with significant visibility restrictions as low as a
quarter mile.
Move indoors when showers or thunderstorms pass through your
area. If traveling, be prepared for difficult driving conditions
and sudden changes in visibility.
Area Description:
Divide; Burke; Renville; Bottineau; Rolette; Williams; Mountrail; McHenry; Pierce; Northwest Ward; Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: