North Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/03/2026 05:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 7:54AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 3, 2026 - 5:54am
Expires: 
September 3, 2026 - 6:30am
Description: 
At 754 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located from near Sawyer to 10 miles north of Benedict, or from 12 miles southeast of Minot to 20 miles south of Minot, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Velva, Sawyer, and Logan.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
McHenry; Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov