Weather Alerts For Minot, ND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 502 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward- Including the cities of Sherwood, Mohall, Crosby, New Town, Williston, Stanley, Bowbells, Lignite, Portal, Glenburn, Minot, Parshall, Powers Lake, and Columbus 502 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...West-northwest winds around 35 mph with gusts up to near 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and north central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The gusty winds could cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially across north-south highways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&