North Dakota Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 19:43

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 16 at 9:43PM CDT until July 16 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 7:43pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
TORBIS The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Wells County in south central North Dakota... Western Foster County in southeastern North Dakota... * Until 1030 PM CDT. * At 943 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 12 miles northeast of Fessenden, or 22 miles east of Harvey, moving southeast at 20 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... Bremen and Hamberg.
Instruction: 
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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.
Area Description: 
Foster, ND; Wells, ND
Forcast Office: 
NWS Bismarck ND