North Dakota Tornado Warning - Extreme | Effective 06/09/2026 19:35

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 9 at 9:35PM CDT until June 9 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 9, 2026 - 7:35pm
Expires: 
June 9, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
TORFGF The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Western Benson County in northeastern North Dakota... * Until 1015 PM CDT. * At 935 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Maddock, or 16 miles northeast of Harvey, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * Locations impacted include... Leeds, Maddock, Minnewaukan, Esmond, Harlow, Brinsmade, and Flora.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description: 
Benson, ND
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov