North Dakota Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/02/2026 09:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 11:55AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 2, 2026 - 9:55am
Expires: 
June 2, 2026 - 10:30am
Description: 
At 1055 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Reeder, or 18 miles northwest of Hettinger, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... New England, Reeder, Havelock and Gascoyne.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. 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: 
Slope; Hettinger; Bowman; Adams
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov