Severe Thunderstorm Warning for McKenzie and Dunn Counties, ND
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NWS Bismarck has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central McKenzie County and northwestern Dunn County until 9 PM CDT on September 6, 2026.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern North Dakota
- Issued
- September 7, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Bismarck ND
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Bismarck ND. Effective from 8:14 PM CDT September 6, 2026, until 9:00 PM CDT September 6, 2026. Alert type code: SVR.
Affected Areas
East Central McKenzie County in northwestern North Dakota and Northwestern Dunn County in southwestern North Dakota. Locations impacted include Mandaree and Fort Berthold.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 8:14 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles west of Mandaree, or 18 miles southeast of Watford City, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard includes ping pong ball size hail (1.50 inches) and 60 mph wind gusts.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 9:00 PM CDT on September 6, 2026.
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