1-4-20 ND/SD: Quick update on strong winds. MG.

Good morning!

Here is a quick look at the hazards across the area.  Currently, much of western ND is under a high wind watch with some areas in NW SD under a high wind advisory.

Winds will begin to pick up tonight into the morning hours of tomorrow.  Wind gust of 40 + mph will be possible with some gust reaching 50 + mph.  Here is a look at the simulated wind gust potential from 7 PM tonight through 8 AM tomorrow morning.

Here is a look at the sustained winds at 3 AM.  Winds will be from the NW blowing at 20 + mph.   Some winds could be sustained at 30 + mph during this time.