High Wind in Williams, North Dakota

High Wind May 8, 2026 · Williams, North Dakota

59 mph

Measured gust (51 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Williston Airport ASOS reported wind gusts to 59 mph.

The wider storm

A cold front moved through North Dakota, bringing strong winds to the state. Showers along the front aided in mixing down non-thunderstorm severe wind gusts. The strongest wind gust of 68 mph was reported near Ray in Williams County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1340092. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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