Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Issue date: 2026-05-15T22:00+00:00
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.
Wind Advisory issued May 15 at 4:24PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Issue date: 2026-05-15T21:24+00:00
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Much of northwest and north central North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may cause blowing dust, which could briefly reduce visibility at times.
Frost Advisory issued May 15 at 4:24PM CDT until May 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Issue date: 2026-05-15T21:24+00:00
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Much of northwest and north central North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Frost Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may cause blowing dust, which could briefly reduce visibility at times.
Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 10:39AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Issue date: 2026-05-15T15:39+00:00
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING... .Critical fire weather conditions will continue today through this evening across western and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Westerly winds will increase to around 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph by this afternoon, and continue elevated into this evening. Relative humidity will drop to as low as 15 percent this afternoon. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.
Wind Advisory issued May 15 at 10:38AM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Issue date: 2026-05-15T15:38+00:00
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Much of northwest and north central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.
