North Dakota Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/06/2026 19:36

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 9:36PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 6, 2026 - 7:36pm
Expires: 
June 6, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
Thunderstorms have rapidly developed in northeast Montana, and are moving northeast at 50 mph. They are expected to cross the North Dakota and Montana state line around 1030 PM CDT. The storms are expected to then continue across northwest North Dakota, and some of them will be severe. The main threat will be damaging winds up to around 70 mph, but large hail up to ping pong ball size is also possible. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the area until 3 AM CDT. Prepare now for the possibility of severe thunderstorms in the next few hours if you are in northwest North Dakota.
Area Description: 
Divide; Williams; McKenzie
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov