High Wind in Richland, North Dakota

High Wind March 12, 2026 – March 13, 2026 · Richland, North Dakota

62 mph

Measured gust (54 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Measured wind gusts of 61 and 62 mph at KBWP AWOS at Harry Stern Airport in Wahpeton, ND.

The wider storm

A strong shortwave trough moved through the Northern Plains and brought high winds, heavy snow, and blowing snow across eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. The highest winds occurs to the south of the main areas of snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1327911. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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