High Wind Warning Issued for South Cass and Crow Wing Counties Through Friday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of central Minnesota. This alert (NWS code: HWW) indicates that severe wind conditions are expected to impact the region, posing a threat to property and travel safety.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• South Cass County
• Crow Wing County

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs that may be downed by the wind. If you must drive, use extreme caution, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

Expected Conditions

• Wind Speed: Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
• Visibility: Blowing snow will accompany the high winds, dropping visibilities to less than one-half of a mile.
• Impacts: Damaging winds are expected to blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are anticipated across the warning area.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is effective starting at midnight tonight and is scheduled to remain in place until 7:00 AM CDT Friday, March 13.