Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Grand Forks, Steele Counties ND
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NWS Grand Forks has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western Grand Forks County and Steele County in North Dakota until midnight CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Grand Forks and Steele Counties, North Dakota
- Issued
- August 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Forks ND
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Forks ND. The alert is effective from August 30 at 10:54 PM CDT until August 31 at 12:00 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Western Grand Forks County in northeastern North Dakota and Steele County in southeastern North Dakota. Locations impacted include Larimore, Northwood, Golden Lake, Finley, Hope, Gilby, and Arvilla.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 10:54 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Kloten to near Luverne, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts with radar indicated source. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Max hail size up to .75 inches.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until midnight CDT on August 31.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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