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High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 4:19AM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could result in tree damage and power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 10:35PM CDT until March 16 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches, with some locations as high as 8 inches. Ice accumulations between one one-hundredth and one tenth of an inch are possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of heavy snow will develop
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High Wind Watch issued March 13 at 10:34PM CDT until March 16 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, and Griggs Counties. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
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Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 3:29AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Patchy freezing drizzle, light freezing rain, and light snow may lead to slippery roads along and just south of the International border. A trace of freezing rain is possible along with a dusting of snow. If you plan on traveling, allow extra time to reach your destination. Don't use cruise control. Be especially careful around stop lights, school bus stops, and intersections.
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Special Weather Statement issued March 12 at 9:56AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Patchy dense fog continues to reduce visibility to around one- quarter mile in spots along and north of HWY 200 and west of the Red River Valley this morning. Dense fog has been observed at Devils Lake, Langdon, and Cooperstown. While there is some improvement, travelers should be prepared for rapidly deteriorating visibility, and to use extra caution at intersections, railroad crossings, and school bus stops. The fog is expected to improve by mid-day.
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Red Flag Warning issued March 10 at 3:44AM CDT until March 10 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Dakota, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland. * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will move through the region, shifting wind direction from the west to north late in the afternoon and evening. The strongest wind gusts will be associated with this front.
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Fire Weather Watch issued March 9 at 2:58PM CDT until March 10 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Clay, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. * WINDS...West 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Strongest winds in the Red River Valley late afternoon and evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 26 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold