Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 09:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 11:34AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 9:34am
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
At 1134 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wilton, or near Bemidji, moving 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... Bemidji, Wilton, Lavinia, Rosby, Nary, and Lake Bemidji.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
South Beltrami; Hubbard
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Forks ND