Station Name: SOURIS RIVER NR WESTHOPE, ND
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,404 feet

Nearest Address:
Refuge Private Rd
Westhope, ND 58793
Bottineau County

GPS Coordinates: 48.9964079, -100.9584889

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued May 14 at 12:44PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 12:44 PM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility frequently under a mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult due to the strong winds and low visibilities. Objects 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. Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 14 at 12:44PM CDT until May 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 12:44 PM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility frequently under a mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Travel will be difficult due to the strong winds and low visibilities. Objects 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. Secure things that could be blown around. Be careful when traveling.

Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 9:06AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 9:06 AM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 9:15 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 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 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 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.