Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Adams and Bowman Counties, ND
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NWS Bismarck has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Adams and southeastern Bowman counties in North Dakota until 5:45 PM CDT August 30, with 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern North Dakota
- Issued
- August 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Bismarck ND
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Bismarck ND. The alert is effective from August 30, 2026 at 4:50 PM CDT until August 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Southwestern Adams County and Southeastern Bowman County in southwestern North Dakota. Locations impacted include Hettinger, Scranton, Reeder, Bucyrus, Gascoyne and Bowman Haley Dam.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Expected Conditions
At 3:50 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 16 miles southeast of Mud Buttes to 32 miles south of Reeder, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 4:50 PM CDT to 5:45 PM CDT on August 30, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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