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Hazardous Dust Storms Trigger Air Quality Warnings Across Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota as Residents Are Told to Stay Indoors
ST. PAUL, MN — Windblown dust sent air quality into dangerous territory across parts of…
Tornado and Near 100 Mph Winds Reported Across North Dakota as Storms Leave Outages, Hail and Damage in Several Counties
BISMARCK, ND — Severe storms rolled across North Dakota late Sunday and into Monday morning,…
Wildfire Smoke, Extreme Heat and Trail Risks Spread Across Colorado, Utah and North Dakota, Warning Summer Travelers Headed for Western Parks
DENVER, CO — Travelers heading to western and northern destinations are facing a rough patch…
Tornado and Near 100 Mph Winds Reported Across North Dakota as Storms Leave Outages, Hail and Damage in Several Counties
Officials say more severe weather could hit the state again Tuesday with large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes possible.
Wildfire Smoke, Extreme Heat and Trail Risks Spread Across Colorado, Utah and North Dakota, Warning Summer Travelers Headed for Western Parks
Officials are urging travelers to watch conditions closely as heat, smoke and outdoor hazards threaten summer trips across the Rockies and Northern Plains.
Summerlike Heat in Montana Raises Flood and Fire Concerns as Winds, Dry Air, and Snowmelt Push New Weather Alerts
Warm temperatures, gusty winds, and fast snowmelt are creating fire danger in eastern Montana and flood risk in the south-central part of the state.
Two People Die in Multivehicle Semitruck Crash Near Hiland on U.S. Highway 20/26, Closing the Road for Nearly 12 Hours
Witnesses and crews described a chaotic scene as investigators work to determine what caused the wreck east of Casper.
Weather Siren Failures in Aberdeen and Viborg, South Dakota, Prompt Repairs and Backup Steps as Severe Season Continues
Officials in two South Dakota cities say warning systems need repairs, upgrades and temporary workarounds.
Wyoming Highway Patrol Says Tanker Truck Hit Stopped Traffic Near Casper in Crash That Killed Two and Injured Eight
Investigators say driver inattention may have played a role in the eight-vehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 20/26.
Severe Storm Threat Targets North Dakota, South Dakota and Three More States as Meteorologists Warn of Tornadoes, Hail and Damaging Winds
Forecasters say the Northern Plains could see supercells, large hail and strong winds from Tuesday into Wednesday.
Severe Storms Could Hit North Dakota Polling Places as Voters Cast Ballots Tuesday Evening
Election officials said polling sites would stay open while residents were urged to check weather, roads and voting locations before heading out.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Spreads Across North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming, Warning Travelers of Hail, Wind and Delays
The National Weather Service watch covers much of the Northern Plains as summer travel ramps up.
