North Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/03/2026 00:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 2:01AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 3, 2026 - 12:01am
Expires: 
September 3, 2026 - 12:30am
Description: 
At 201 AM CDT /101 AM MDT/, strong thunderstorms were located from 6 miles southeast of Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit to 15 miles northwest of Killdeer, or from 18 miles south of Watford City to 25 miles southeast of Watford City, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 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... Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Dunn and Southeastern McKenzie Counties.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
McKenzie; Dunn
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov