Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 5:42AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 14, 2026 - 3:42am
Expires:
May 14, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 542 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Sterling, or 22 miles northeast of Bismarck, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Menoken, Wing, Sterling, Mckenzie, and Arena.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Burleigh; Kidder
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov