Weather Alerts For Sterling, ND

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Bismarck ND 1223 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 Divide-Burke-Renville-Williams-Mountrail-Ward-McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer- Oliver-McLean-Golden Valley-Billings-Stark-Morton-Burleigh-Slope- Hettinger-Grant-Bowman-Adams-Sioux-Emmons- Including the cities of Williston, Bowman, Elgin, Powers Lake, Underwood, Mandan, Solen, New Town, Bowbells, Center, Washburn, Selfridge, Glenburn, Turtle Lake, Crosby, Minot, Mohall, Mott, Watford City, Linton, Hettinger, Marmarth, Strasburg, New England, Fort Yates, Bismarck, Beulah, Sherwood, Columbus, Parshall, Carson, Garrison, Stanley, Killdeer, Wilton, Portal, Hazen, Dickinson, Halliday, Beach, New Leipzig, Medora, and Lignite 1223 AM CST Sun Jan 18 2026 /1123 PM MST Sat Jan 17 2026/ ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Western and much of central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside may be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas of blowing snow and occasional reduced visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&