Special Weather Statement 09/14/2024 18:57 for North Dakota areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 14 at 8:57PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 14, 2024 - 6:57pm
Expires: 
September 14, 2024 - 7:30pm
Description: 
At 856 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mandaree, or 29 miles east of Watford City, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... New Town, Mandaree, 4 Bears Lodge, Four Bears Village, Skunk Creek Bay Recreation Area, Pouch Point Recreation Area, Crow Flies High State Recreation Area, and Fort Berthold.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Mountrail; McKenzie; Dunn; McLean
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND