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Freeze Warning issued October 15 at 2:19PM CDT until October 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND, United States of America
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* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with
gusts up to 45 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 29 expected.
* WHERE...Benson, Cavalier, Ramsey, Towner, and Western Walsh
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Friday. For the Freeze
Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Frost and
freeze conditions could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Towner; Cavalier; Benson; Ramsey; Western Walsh County |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-15T22:30:00-05:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Towner; Cavalier; Benson; Ramsey; Western Walsh County
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