Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Dakota Counties
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NWS Bismarck has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of McHenry, McLean, Pierce, Sheridan and Wells counties in North Dakota until 8:00 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Dakota
- Issued
- September 8, 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 7:04 PM CDT on September 7, 2026, until 8:00 PM CDT on September 7, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Southeastern McHenry County, Southern Pierce County, Northeastern McLean County, Northern Sheridan County, and West Central Wells County in North Dakota. Locations impacted include Anamoose, Martin, Kief, Krueger Lake and Sheyenne Lake.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure.
Expected Conditions
At 7:04 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of Butte, moving east at 30 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 until 8:00 PM CDT on September 7, 2026.
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