Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
NDC009-049-075-101-240000-
/O.NEW.KBIS.SV.W.0284.260823T2300Z-260824T0000Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
600 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026
The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Bottineau County in north central North Dakota...
Northwestern McHenry County in north central North Dakota...
Southeastern Renville County in north central North Dakota...
East Central Ward County in north central North Dakota...
* Until 700 PM CDT.
* At 600 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
over Glenburn to over Surrey, or along a line from 21 miles north
of Minot to near Minot, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and small hail.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported at the Minot Air Force Base.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
Minot, Minot Air Force Base, Surrey, Glenburn, Lansford, Granville,
Upham, Newburg, Deering, Maxbass, Denbigh, Norwich, Russell,
Bantry, Wolseth and Eckman.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. These storms have produced widespread
damaging winds.
Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
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LAT...LON 4855 10140 4865 10141 4890 10086 4825 10043
4816 10134
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 231DEG 24KT 4854 10118 4836 10120 4823 10119
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 621
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
400 PM MDT SUN AUG 23 2026
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 621 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM MDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
NDC001-007-011-025-033-037-041-053-057-059-065-085-087-089-
240300-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0621.260823T2200Z-260824T0300Z/
ND
. NORTH DAKOTA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
ADAMS BILLINGS BOWMAN
DUNN GOLDEN VALLEY GRANT
HETTINGER MCKENZIE MERCER
MORTON OLIVER SIOUX
SLOPE STARK
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ATTN...WFO...BIS...
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
503 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026
NDZ001>005-010-012-013-019-020-022-023-025-035>037-042-046>048-
050-051-055>062-242215-
Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Mountrail-McHenry-Pierce-
Mercer-Oliver-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Grant-Emmons-Logan-La Moure-McIntosh-Dickey-Northwest Ward-
Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area-Western McLean-
Eastern McLean-Western Morton-Eastern Morton-Western Sioux-
Eastern Sioux-
503 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026 /403 PM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
North Dakota, northwest North Dakota, south central North Dakota,
and southeast North Dakota.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
There are medium chances for thunderstorms this afternoon through
tonight. A few storms may be severe, mainly in western and south
central North Dakota, with hail up to the size of ping pong
balls, damaging winds up to 70 mph, and torrential downpours.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
There is a conditional risk for isolated severe thunderstorms in
central and eastern North Dakota Monday afternoon and evening.
Potential hazards include large hail up to 2 inches in diameter
and damaging winds up to 70 mph.
.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 Duluth MN
428 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026
MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-242130-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
428 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
Patchy dense fog with visibility less than 1/4 mile may redevelop
tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
Patchy dense fog will dissipate shortly after sunrise Monday
morning.
There will be several chances of thunderstorms Monday evening
through Wednesday. A few of these thunderstorms could become
strong Monday night with small hail and gusty winds. Isolated
severe storms are possible over much of the Northland on Tuesday
afternoon and evening. Primary severe thunderstorm threats are
large hail to 2 inches in diameter and damaging wind gusts up to
70 mph. A few tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Skywarn spotter activation will not be needed tonight.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
317 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026
MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ006>008-014>016-024-
026>030-038-039-049-052>054-242030-
West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-Lake Of The Woods-
West Marshall-East Marshall-North Beltrami-Pennington-Red Lake-
East Polk-North Clearwater-South Beltrami-Mahnomen-
South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin-
West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Towner-Cavalier-
Pembina-Benson-Ramsey-Eastern Walsh-Eddy-Nelson-Grand Forks-
Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass-Ransom-Sargent-Richland-
Western Walsh-
317 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North
Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota.
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible
tonight into Monday morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
There is a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms Monday
afternoon and evening. Hail to the size of golf balls and wind
gusting to 70 mph will be the main threats.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1226 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026
SDZ003-004-009-015-016-033>035-045-048-241730-
Corson-Campbell-Walworth-Dewey-Potter-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Jones-
Lyman-
1226 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026 /1126 AM MDT Sun Aug 23 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota and
north central South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
There is a Slight risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe storms late this
afternoon through the evening. The main hazards will be hail to the
size of Golf-balls and 60 to 75 mph wind gusts, along with brief
heavy rainfall.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
There is a Marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe storms Monday
evening. The main hazards will be wind gusts of 60 mph and 1 inch
hail.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be requested. Weather spotters are encouraged
to submit reports to the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. The
public can submit reports on our web page, Facebook page, or our X
feed.
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1226 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026
SDZ005-010-017-018-036-037-051-241730-
McPherson-Edmunds-Faulk-Spink-Hyde-Hand-Buffalo-
1226 PM CDT Sun Aug 23 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota, north
central South Dakota and northeast South Dakota.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
There is a Marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe storms this
evening into the early overnight hours. The main hazards will be hail
to the size of Quarters and wind gusts up around 60 mph, along with
some brief heavy rainfall.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
There is a Marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe storms Monday
evening. The main hazards will be wind gusts of 60 mph and 1 inch
hail.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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