North Dakota Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/18/2026 04:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 6:22AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 18, 2026 - 4:22am
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
Areas of fog will reduce the visibility to one quarter mile in parts of northwest and north central North Dakota this morning. Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing visibilities, and should use extra caution traveling. Use low beam headlights and be extra cautious at intersections and railroad crossings. The fog is expected to dissipate by mid to late morning.
Area Description: 
Divide; Burke; Renville; Williams; Mountrail; Northwest Ward; Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND