Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 7:20PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 5:20pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 719 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lehr to 4 miles south of Ashley. Movement
was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Wishek, Ashley, Lehr, Green Lake, and Danzig.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
McIntosh
Forcast Office:
NWS Bismarck ND
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov