Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 6:08AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 4:08am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 607 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14
miles north of Bottineau, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pelican Point State Recreation Area and Lake Metigoshe State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Lake Metigoshe, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Bottineau
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov