Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1003 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
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McKenzie-Dunn-Mercer-Oliver-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Golden Valley-
Billings-Stark-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-Slope-Hettinger-Grant-
Bowman-Adams-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-Western McLean-
Eastern McLean-Western Morton-Eastern Morton-Western Sioux-
Eastern Sioux-
1003 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026 /903 AM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest North
Dakota, south central North Dakota, southeast North Dakota, and
southwest North Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast today. A few storms could be
severe this afternoon into this evening. Large hail to the size
of golfballs and 60 mph winds will be the main threats.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are asked to provide reports to the NWS using standard
procedures, including through our social media accounts.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
602 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
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West Polk-Norman-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-West Marshall-
East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-
North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-South Clearwater-Hubbard-
Towner-Cavalier-Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-
Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Western Walsh-
602 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms possible this afternoon and tonight.
Lightning will be the main hazard.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
602 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
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Clay-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-West Otter Tail-
East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
602 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota and west central Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
There is a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms for
southeast North Dakota into parts of west central Minnesota.
The main hazards will be hail to 1.50 inches and wind gusts 60
mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be required today.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
307 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
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Traverse-Big Stone-Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-
Walworth-Edmunds-Day-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-Spink-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-Sully-Hyde-Hand-
307 AM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026 /207 AM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota,
central South Dakota, north central South Dakota and northeast
South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There are better chances for moisture today, with isolated severe
storms possible. There is a Marginal risk (level 1 of 5) for storms
to develop late this afternoon west river, migrating east in the
evening and overnight. We cant rule out a storm or two with up to 1
inch in diameter hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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