Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southwestern Cass County, ND
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NWS Grand Forks has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Cass County in southeastern North Dakota until 8:45 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Cass County, North Dakota
- Issued
- August 7, 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 6 at 7:39 PM CDT until August 6 at 8:45 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southwestern Cass County in southeastern North Dakota, including the locations of Davenport and Leonard.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 7:39 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Leonard, or 29 miles southwest of Fargo, moving east at 10 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 7:39 PM CDT to 8:45 PM CDT on August 6, 2026.
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