Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ward and Mountrail Counties, ND
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NWS Bismarck has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Ward and Mountrail counties in North Dakota until 5:45 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central North Dakota
- Issued
- August 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Bismarck ND
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Bismarck ND on August 30 at 4:50 PM CDT. The alert is effective from 4:50 PM CDT until 5:45 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Southwestern Ward County in north central North Dakota and Southeastern Mountrail County in northwestern North Dakota. Locations impacted include Parshall, Berthold, Plaza, Blaisdell, Belden, Van Hook Park, Tagus and Hartland.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 4:50 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of Belden, or 18 miles south of Stanley, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 5:45 PM CDT on August 30, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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