North Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/03/2026 08:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 10:05AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 3, 2026 - 8:05am
Expires: 
September 3, 2026 - 8:30am
Description: 
At 1005 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 9 miles east of Balta to 6 miles north of Hurdsfield, or extending from 14 miles southeast of Rugby to 17 miles south of Harvey, moving northeast at 35 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. Locations impacted include... Harvey, Fessenden, Hurdsfield, Bowdon, Heimdal, Bremen, Manfred, Chaseley, Hamberg, Wellsburg, Selz and Emrick.
Instruction: 
These storms 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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning and torrential rainfall are occurring with these storms. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Pierce; Sheridan; Wells
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov