Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 8:34PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2024 - 6:34pm
Expires:
September 16, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 833 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Barton City to 10
miles southwest of Balta to 5 miles north of Benedict. Movement was
east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Rugby, Velva, Towner, Drake, Anamoose, Denbigh, Karlsruhe, Balta,
Barton, Barton City, Berwick, Voltaire, Balfour, Bantry, Kief,
Bergen, Silva, Selz, George Lake, and Orrin.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
north central North Dakota.
Area Description:
Ward; McHenry; Pierce
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND