North Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 03:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:02AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 3:02am
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 3:30am
Description: 
At 502 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located from near St. John to 6 miles southeast of Rolla, or from 33 miles east of Bottineau to 37 miles northeast of Rugby, moving east at 30 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... Rolla, St. John, and Turtle Mountain.
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: 
Rolette
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov