North Dakota Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 20:40

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 16 at 10:40PM CDT until July 16 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 16, 2026 - 8:40pm
Expires: 
July 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 1040 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles northeast of Cathay, or 18 miles northwest of Carrington, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... Mainly rural areas of East Central Wells and Northwestern Foster Counties.
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