Station Name: Torquay 12SE (Western Crossing)
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 575 meters

Nearest Address:
121st Avenue Northwest
Torquay, SK S0C 2L0
Divide County

GPS Coordinates: 49.0003, -103.3522

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 7:25PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 6:25 PM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

High Wind Warning issued May 13 at 7:25PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 6:25 PM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 10:12PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 9:12 PM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 9:15 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected on Thursday and 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. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph over northwest North Dakota, and west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph over southwest and central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * 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.

Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 2:51AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 1:51 AM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 2:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .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. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph over northwest North Dakota, and west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph over southwest and central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * 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.

Wind Advisory issued May 14 at 2:45AM CDT until May 14 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 1:45 AM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning. For the High Wind Warning, from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing dust may reduce visibility at times.

Secure objects that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.