A low pressure system over Alberta Canada moved southeast and intensified along the Canadian/North dakota border. A verytight pressure gradient resulted in very high winds causing injuries and property damages throughout western and centralNorth Dakota. Wind gust of 55 to 70 mph were common.  The injuries were mainly in burleigh county in the city of Bismarck where 9 persons were taken to area hospitals injured from flying debris. One (1) person suffered broken wrist from falling. Damage was widespread. Homes...automobles...trees...power lines...business and widespread power outages suffered during the wind storm. Several grass fires eruped across the region.

High Wind in HETTINGER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 08:00:00 to 05-APR-00 15:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 62 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 09:00:00 to 05-APR-00 17:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 08:30:00 to 05-APR-00 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 62 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in OLIVER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 08:30:00 to 05-APR-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in DICKEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 13:00:00 to 05-APR-00 20:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 56 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in STARK, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 08:00:00 to 05-APR-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 62 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WELLS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 13:00:00 to 05-APR-00 20:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 56 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 12:30:00 to 05-APR-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 53 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 13:00:00 to 05-APR-00 20:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 56 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 08:00:00 to 05-APR-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in PIERCE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 13:00:00 to 05-APR-00 19:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 12:00:00 to 05-APR-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 56 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 07:00:00 to 05-APR-00 12:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 12:00:00 to 05-APR-00 19:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 53 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in SHERIDAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 09:00:00 to 05-APR-00 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 07:00:00 to 05-APR-00 12:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 57 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in SIOUX, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 09:00:00 to 05-APR-00 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 08:30:00 to 05-APR-00 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 62 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in FOSTER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 13:00:00 to 05-APR-00 20:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in GOLDEN VALLEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 07:30:00 to 05-APR-00 15:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in GRANT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 08:30:00 to 05-APR-00 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in LOGAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 12:00:00 to 05-APR-00 20:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 56 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 10:00:00 to 05-APR-00 19:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in LA MOURE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 13:00:00 to 05-APR-00 20:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in ADAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 07:00:00 to 05-APR-00 15:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 07:00:00 to 05-APR-00 12:30:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 60 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MCINTOSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 13:00:00 to 05-APR-00 20:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 54 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 12:30:00 to 05-APR-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 53 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 09:00:00 to 05-APR-00 17:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 61 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 08:30:00 to 05-APR-00 19:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 62 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 10:00:00 to 05-APR-00 14:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 53 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BILLINGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 07:30:00 to 05-APR-00 15:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 62 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 12:30:00 to 05-APR-00 16:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 59 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 08:00:00 to 05-APR-00 15:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 53 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 07:00:00 to 05-APR-00 12:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 58 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

High Wind in SLOPE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-APR-00 08:00:00 to 05-APR-00 15:00:00 (CST)
Magnitude: 60 E
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC