Station Name: Westport
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,312 feet

Nearest Address:
12802 110th Ave
Westport, MN 56385
Pope County

GPS Coordinates: 45.7186, -95.16

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 11:10AM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

Effective: Tue May 12, 2026, 11:10 AM
Expires: Tue May 12, 2026, 9:00 PM

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WESTERN AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA... .The combination of temperatures rising into the 70s, relative humidity values falling below 30 percent, strong northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph, and dry fuels will create hazardous fire weather conditions. Humidity values will be lowest in the middle to late afternoon, which will also coincide with the peak wind speeds. Burning is discouraged today as any fires that develop could spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Minnesota. * TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning. Follow all fire restrictions. For information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.

Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 3:10AM CDT until May 12 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Tue May 12, 2026, 3:10 AM
Expires: Tue May 12, 2026, 9:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, West Marshall, Wilkin, West Otter Tail and Grant. In North Dakota, Cavalier, Pembina, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Steele, Traill and Western Walsh. * WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 29 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.

Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 11:24AM CDT until May 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Tue May 12, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Tue May 12, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.

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

Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 12 at 4:01PM CDT until May 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Tue May 12, 2026, 4:01 PM
Expires: Tue May 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.

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. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued May 12 at 4:01PM CDT until May 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Tue May 12, 2026, 4:01 PM
Expires: Tue May 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.

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. Secure outdoor objects.