North Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 04:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:42AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 4:42am
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 5:15am
Description: 
At 642 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located from the International Peace Garden to near Willow City, or from 21 miles northeast of Bottineau to 18 miles northwest of Rugby, moving east 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. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Bottineau, Rolla, Dunseith, Rolette, St. John, Willow City, International Peace Garden, Belcourt, Shell Valley, Gardena, Mylo, Overly, Thorne, Butte St. Paul State Recreation Area, Turtle Mountain, Homen State Forest, Nanson, Omemee, Lake Metigoshe State Park, and Pelican Point State Recreation Area.
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: 
Bottineau; Rolette
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov