# HEADLINE
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WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT /MIDNIGHT MDT/ TO 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ SATURDAY
# DETAILS
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WHAT
West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
WHERE
Central North Dakota, including the James River Valley.
WHEN
From 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ to 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Saturday.
IMPACTS
Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.
ISSUED AT
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:50 AM CDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
HEADER
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Eastern McLean, Eastern Sioux, Northwest Ward, Wells, Bottineau, Burleigh, Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area, Eastern Morton, Emmons, Foster, Grant, Kidder, Logan, McHenry, McIntosh, Mercer, Oliver, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Stutsman, Western McLean, Western Morton, Western Sioux
Including the cities of Steele, Rugby, Max, Mohall, Selfridge, Kenmare, Mandan, Carrington, Fort Yates, New Salem, Carson, Wilton, Towner, Mcclusky, Glenburn, St. John, Bismarck, Center, Turtle Lake, New Leipzig, Wishek, Velva, Gackle, Washburn, Drake, Garrison, Rolla, Beulah, Bottineau, Linton, Tappen, Napoleon, Glen Ullin, Fessenden, Porcupine, Jamestown, Strasburg, Ashley, Underwood, Hebron, Goodrich, Minot, Sherwood, Harvey, Hazen, Rolette, Solen, Elgin, Shell Valley, and Dunseith
