Station Name: Park River 2W-Homme Dam (HP)
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,070 feet

Nearest Address:
132nd Drive Northeast
Park River, ND 58270
Walsh County

GPS Coordinates: 48.4061, -97.7894

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued May 14 at 3:35AM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 3:35 AM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Reduced visibilities in blowing dirt may occur. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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

Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 3:31AM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 3:31 AM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant. In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina, Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western Walsh. * WINDS...South to southeast wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph today turning southwest across eastern North Dakota by evening. West Winds 25 to 40 mph and gusts up to 50 mph Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Fire Weather Watch issued May 14 at 3:31AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 3:31 AM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant. In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina, Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western Walsh. * WINDS...South to southeast wind 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph today turning southwest across eastern North Dakota by evening. West Winds 25 to 40 mph and gusts up to 50 mph Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Wind Advisory issued May 14 at 3:35AM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 3:35 AM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, turning southwest. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Reduced visibilities in blowing dirt may occur. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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

Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 14 at 12:46PM CDT until May 14 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 12:46 PM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Kittson, West Marshall, and West Polk Counties. In North Dakota, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Pembina, and Traill Counties. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.