Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 9:50PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2024 - 7:50pm
Expires:
September 16, 2024 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 949 PM CDT, a cluster of strong thunderstorms was located along a
line extending from 9 miles southwest of Balta to 6 miles north of
Butte. 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...
Drake, Anamoose, Karlsruhe, Balta, Balfour, Kief, Bergen, Silva,
Selz, Orrin, and George Lake.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
north central North Dakota.
Area Description:
McHenry; Pierce
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND