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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1046 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

NDZ024-028-038-049-052-130000-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.260312T1800Z-260313T1200Z/
Eddy-Griggs-Barnes-Ransom-Sargent-
Including the cities of Valley City, Gwinner, Cooperstown,
Lisbon, New Rockford, and Forman
1046 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected. Isolated thunderstorms may cause brief wind gusts to 80
  mph.

* WHERE...Eddy, Barnes, Griggs, Ransom, and Sargent Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout
  conditions, especially in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MNZ002-027-NDZ030-130000-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.260313T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Norman-West Becker-Traill-
Including the cities of Ada, Hillsboro, Detroit Lakes, Mayville,
and Halstad
1046 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7
AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected. Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected. Isolated thunderstorms may cause brief wind gusts to 80
  mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman and West Becker Counties. In North
  Dakota, Traill County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout
  conditions, especially in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MNZ003-029>031-040-NDZ029-039-053-130000-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.260313T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Clay-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Grant-Steele-Cass-
Richland-
Including the cities of Moorhead, Breckenridge, Fargo, Elbow
Lake, Fergus Falls, Wahpeton, Finley, and New York Mills
1046 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7
AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected. Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected. Isolated thunderstorms may cause brief wind gusts to 80
  mph.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Clay, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter
  Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Cass, Richland, and
  Steele Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout
  conditions, especially in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

MNZ032-130000-
/O.CON.KFGF.HW.W.0002.260313T0000Z-260313T1200Z/
Wadena-
Including the cities of Wadena
1046 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7
AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Wadena County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout
  conditions, especially in open country.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

Perroux