Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 6:34AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 4:34am
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 634 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Makoti, or 27 miles northwest of Garrison, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Makoti and Ryder.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Mountrail; Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area; Western McLean
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov