Special Weather Statement Minnesota | Effective 03/28/2026 12:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 2:57PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 28, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires: 
March 28, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
Satellite, surface observations, and webcams indicate areas of blowing dust this afternoon, primarily from Granite Falls to Willmar. Visibilities in this area may drop to 2 or 3 miles or less at times. Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions if traveling this afternoon. Wind gusts around 40 mph will gradually subside late this afternoon, allowing the dust to settle this evening.
Area Description: 
Lac Qui Parle; Swift; Chippewa; Kandiyohi; Meeker; Yellow Medicine; Renville; Redwood
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN