Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Burke County, ND
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NWS Bismarck has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Burke County in northwestern North Dakota until 1:30 AM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern North Dakota
- Issued
- September 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Bismarck ND
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Bismarck ND. The alert is effective from September 5, 2026 at 12:33 AM CDT until September 5, 2026 at 1:30 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northeastern Burke County in northwestern North Dakota. Locations impacted include Bowbells, Lignite, Portal, Flaxton and Northgate.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Expected Conditions
At 12:33 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles south of Lignite, or 34 miles east of Crosby, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail (1.25 inches). Hail damage to vehicles is expected along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from September 5, 2026 at 12:33 AM CDT and expires at 1:30 AM CDT the same day.
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