Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 30 at 4:52AM CDT until August 30 at 5:15AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 2:52am
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
At 452 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles north of
Arnegard, or 14 miles northwest of Watford City, moving east at 15
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Mainly rural areas of North Central McKenzie and South Central
Williams Counties.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
McKenzie, ND; Williams, ND
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov