Alertes en vigueurWestern, MN

What: Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
Where: Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
When: Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

What: For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Where: Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.
When: Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.