Nelson County, ND

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In effect from Tuesday 11/03 8:49 PM CST – Wednesday 11/04 10:00 AM CST

Issued by NWS Grand Forks ND

What

Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.

Where

Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Western Walsh, Griggs, and Steele Counties.

When

Dense Fog is ongoing or expected to develop lasting until 10 AM CST Wednesday.

Impacts

Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

What to Do

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Areas Impacted

  • Towner
  • Cavalier
  • Benson
  • Ramsey
  • Eddy
  • Nelson
  • Griggs
  • Steele
  • Western Walsh County

Tips to Stay Safe

A Dense Fog Advisory means that thick fog is happening now or very soon. It will limit visibility to less than a quarter mile, creating dangerous travel conditions. 

  • Limit driving or other travel if possible. 
  • If driving, slow down and plan for extra travel time to reach your destination. 
  • Use headlights and fog lights if you have them. Do not use high-beam lights, as the glare makes it more difficult for you to see. 
  • Leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles. 

Briefings

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From the Forecaster

Today & Wednesday

Created by the NWS Grand Forks WFO

One area of heavy rain exists the area, leaving areas of drizzle and very light rain for today. Another area of heavier rain moves into far southeast ND and west central and north central MN tonight into Wednesday with the west edge roughly Baudette to Thief River Falls to Fargo. Additional rainfall 0.30 to 0.80 inch. Areas west of this line remains cloudy. North winds 15 to 25 mph sustained gusts 35-40 mph.

Forecast graphic and precipitation probability table through Wednesday: Today: Highs 45–52°F with north winds 15–35 mph. Tonight into Wednesday: Lows 34–44°F and Wednesday highs 45–50°F. Hourly probability table indicates rain chances peaking between 80% and 95% late tonight through midday Wednesday across west-central and north-central Minnesota (including Bemidji, Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, and Wadena) and 80–85% in Fargo and Lisbon, while north-central North Dakota (Devils Lake and Langdon) drops to 0%.

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