North Dakota Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/27/2026 06:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 8:12AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 27, 2026 - 6:12am
Expires: 
May 27, 2026 - 6:45am
Description: 
At 811 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 10 miles north of Bottineau, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Pelican Point State Recreation Area, Carbury, and Lake Metigoshe State Park.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Bottineau
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov