Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 12:37AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 10:37pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1236 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Columbus, or
27 miles east of Crosby, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Bowbells, Lignite, Columbus, Portal, Flaxton, Coteau, Larson, and
Northgate.
Instruction:
If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Burke
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov