Headline:
Wind Advisory issued May 14 at 10:41AM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 8:41am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust. For
the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to
55 mph.
* WHERE...Norman County.
* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 PM CDT Friday. For
the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will
be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Gusty winds will blow
around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few
power outages may result.
Instruction:
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'.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Norman
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
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