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Significant Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Event in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Significant severe weather and heavy rainfall is likely from the central and southern Plains into the the Ozarks today into tonight. Tornadoes, potentially strong to intense, large hail and damaging winds are possible. Critical fire weather including gusty winds and low humidity will continue today over parts of Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas, and the central valley of California. Read More >

Overview

During the late afternoon and evening hours on August 1, 2023, severe thunderstorms impacted parts of northwest and central North Dakota. Significant wind damage occurred near Lake Sakakawea, especially at the Hazen Bay and Beulah Bay areas where campers were flipped over and several large trees were uprooted. Large hail up to the size of golf balls was reported with multiple storms, and in some cases combined with strong winds to cause damage to siding and windows. The hail and winds also caused very extensive damage to crops from near the Missouri River east of Williston through western McLean and northern Mercer Counties. A brief tornado was reported near Wilton, but is not known to have caused any damage.

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Thunderstorm approaching New Hradec, North Dakota (Photo courtesy of Cameron Whitfield Lorge)
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