Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 16 at 8:10PM CDT until July 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 6:10pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
TORFGF
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Benson County in northeastern North Dakota...
* Until 900 PM CDT.
* At 810 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Pleasant Lake,
or 10 miles east of Rugby, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Harlow, Knox, Fillmore, Baker, and Pleasant Lake.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 9:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 9:00 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Benson, ND
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Forks ND
Sender: