High Wind — Barnes, North Dakota

2025-08-05 · Barnes, North Dakota

Event narrative

Wind gust of 58 mph measured at the KFAR ASOS associated with wake low.

Wider weather episode

A cluster of thunderstorms produced heavy rain and localized flash flooding over parts of southeast North Dakota during the evening. A wake low developed as this complex moved east with widespread 50 to 55 mph winds reported, and one brief high wind report of 58 mph at Fargo Airport.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1282400. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.