North Dakota Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07-16-2026 18:35

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 16 at 8:35PM CDT until July 16 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 6:35pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
TORFGF The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Benson County in northeastern North Dakota... * Until 915 PM CDT. * At 835 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado were located along a line extending from near Harlow to near Baker to near Esmond, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 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... Maddock, Esmond, and Flora.
Instruction: 
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 9:15 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 9:15 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