Strong winds and blowing dust swept across northeast North Dakota on May 13 and 14, reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions throughout the region. Submitted photo
The “Junque Decor Lady” took a tumble during strong winds that swept through Langdon on May 13. Submitted photo
Blowing dirt created low to near-zero visibility across parts of northwest North Dakota on May 14. The first photo, provided by the North Dakota Highway Patrol, shows a crash scene in Williams County along Highway 85 near mile marker 212 during the afternoon dust storm conditions. Photo credit North Dakota Highway Patrol.
Powerful winds, blowing dust, and extreme fire danger created hazardous conditions across northern North Dakota throughout the week of May 1115, with wind gusts topping 50 mph in parts of the region and prompting multiple weather alerts. The strongest conditions arrived May 14-15 as sustained winds of 25-35 mph swept across eastern North Dakota, including Cavalier and Pembina counties. Gusts reach…