Weather Alerts For Medora, ND

# HEADLINE -------------------- BLOWING DUST IN WESTERN AND PARTS OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA TODAY # SUMMARY -------------------- Very strong west winds will produce blowing dust across western and parts of central North Dakota today. Blowing dust will cause reduced visibility at times. Visibility reduction could drop down under a mile in some spots. Motorists should use extra caution when encountering blowing dust. # DETAILS -------------------- ISSUED AT Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:29 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Bismarck ND HEADER Special Weather Statement # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Adams, Oliver, Western McLean, Western Sioux, Billings, Bowman, Burke, Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area, Divide, Dunn, Eastern McLean, Eastern Morton, Eastern Sioux, Golden Valley, Grant, Hettinger, McKenzie, Mercer, Mountrail, Northwest Ward, Renville, Slope, Stark, Western Morton, Williams Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite, Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Williston, New Town, Stanley, Parshall, Watford City, Killdeer, Halliday, Beulah, Hazen, Center, Beach, Medora, Dickinson, Marmarth, Mott, New England, Elgin, Carson, New Leipzig, Bowman, Hettinger, Kenmare, Minot, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton, Turtle Lake, Max, New Salem, Glen Ullin, Hebron, Mandan, Porcupine, Fort Yates, Selfridge, and Solen

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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 # SUMMARY -------------------- .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. # DETAILS -------------------- WINDS West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY As low as 18 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. ISSUED AT Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:06 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Bismarck ND HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Foster, La Moure, McHenry, Stutsman, Adams, Billings, Bottineau, Bowman, Burke, Burleigh, Dickey, Divide, Dunn, Emmons, Golden Valley, Grant, Hettinger, Kidder, Logan, McIntosh, McKenzie, McLean, Mercer, Morton, Mountrail, Oliver, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Sioux, Slope, Stark, Ward, Wells, Williams

# HEADLINE -------------------- WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ FRIDAY # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE Much of southwest North Dakota. WHEN Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. IMPACTS Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. ISSUED AT Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:01 AM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Bismarck ND HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Adams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Golden Valley, Hettinger, Slope, Stark Including the cities of Medora, New England, Hettinger, Halliday, Dickinson, Mott, Beach, Marmarth, Killdeer, and Bowman

Pollen Index: 11.3 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Cedar/Juniper, Alder and Poplar/Aspen/Cottonwood. Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Friday will remain stable in the extremely high range. Pollen producing plants are at a relatively steady level of pollination at this time.