Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Emmons County, ND

Source: NOAA · South Central North Dakota

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NWS Bismarck has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Emmons County until midnight CDT, with 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
South Central North Dakota
Issued
August 9, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Bismarck ND

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Alert Details

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Bismarck ND. Effective from 11:16 PM CDT August 8, 2026 until 12:00 AM CDT August 9, 2026.

Affected Areas

Southeastern Emmons County in south central North Dakota, mainly rural areas. Storm located 10 miles southwest of Westfield or 23 miles south of Linton.

What You Should Do

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.

Expected Conditions

60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Storm moving east at 20 mph. Hail damage to vehicles expected. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees possible.

Timeline

Alert in effect until midnight CDT on August 9, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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NWS Bismarck has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Emmons County until midnight CDT, with 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail.
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