4 products issued by NWS for: Minot ND
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 251 AM CDT Thu May 14 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected today through Friday over western and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Westerly winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph are expected over northwest North Dakota, with westerly winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph over remaining areas. Relative humidity values will drop as low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. NDZ001>005-009>013-017>023-025-031>037-040>048-050-051-142000- /O.CON.KBIS.FW.W.0010.260514T1500Z-260516T0200Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-Ward- McHenry-Pierce-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-McLean-Sheridan-Wells- Foster-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Kidder- Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons-Logan- La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey- 251 AM CDT Thu May 14 2026 /151 AM MDT Thu May 14 2026/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY... * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph over northwest North Dakota, and west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph over southwest and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ Telken
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Bismarck ND 542 AM CDT Thu May 14 2026 NDZ001>003-009-010-017-055-056-151045- Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Northwest Ward- Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area- 542 AM CDT Thu May 14 2026 /442 AM MDT Thu May 14 2026/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central North Dakota and northwest North Dakota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A High Wind Warning and a Red Flag Warning are in effect through Friday. See weather.gov/bis for details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday A High Wind Warning and a Red Flag Warning are in effect through Friday. See weather.gov/bis for details. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard procedures, including through our social media accounts. $$ Telken
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 245 AM CDT Thu May 14 2026 NDZ001>003-009-010-017-055-056-142000- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0003.260514T1500Z-260516T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260514T1500Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Northwest Ward- Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area- Including the cities of Columbus, Lignite, Sherwood, Parshall, Mohall, Williston, Kenmare, Minot, Bowbells, Watford City, Stanley, Glenburn, Crosby, New Town, Powers Lake, and Portal 245 AM CDT Thu May 14 2026 /145 AM MDT Thu May 14 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 245 AM CDT Thu May 14 2026 NDZ001>003-009-010-017-055-056-142000- /O.CON.KBIS.HW.W.0003.260514T1500Z-260516T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBIS.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260514T1500Z/ Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-McKenzie-Northwest Ward- Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area- Including the cities of Columbus, Lignite, Sherwood, Parshall, Mohall, Williston, Kenmare, Minot, Bowbells, Watford City, Stanley, Glenburn, Crosby, New Town, Powers Lake, and Portal 245 AM CDT Thu May 14 2026 /145 AM MDT Thu May 14 2026/ ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ FRIDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$