Station Name: SOURIS RIVER ABOVE MINOT, ND
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,562 feet

Nearest Address:
988 54th St NW
Minot, ND 58703
Ward County

GPS Coordinates: 48.2458428, -101.3712745

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued May 14 at 5:53PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 5:53 PM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust with visibility as low as a quarter mile. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Much of northwest and north central North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the winds subside. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero at times. Secure items that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling.

Blowing Dust Warning issued May 14 at 5:53PM CDT until May 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 5:53 PM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust with visibility as low as a quarter mile. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Much of northwest and north central North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the winds subside. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero at times. Secure items that could be blown around. Use extreme caution when traveling.

Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 5:18PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 5:18 PM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 5:30 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .Critical fire weather conditions will continue through Friday across western and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Westerly winds around 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph are expected in northwest and north central North Dakota through early this evening, with westerly winds around 30 to 40 mph and gusts to 55 mph in southwest and south central North Dakota. It will remain windy through tonight, with westerly winds increasing back to 25 to 35 mph and gusting to 50 mph Friday afternoon. Relative humidity will only recover to around 40 to 50 percent tonight and fall back to as low as 15 percent Friday afternoon. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. * WINDS...West around 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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.

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.

High Wind Warning issued May 14 at 11:58PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 11:58 PM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Much of northwest and north central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Tree branches may be broken and lead to power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds may return areas of blowing dust and reduced visibility on Friday.

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

Wind Advisory issued May 14 at 5:53PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 5:53 PM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust with visibility as low as a quarter mile. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...McLean, Mercer, Sheridan, and Wells Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected. Travel will be dangerous and possibly life-threatening. Items left unsecured outside will be blown around.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the winds subside. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero at times. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.