Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Walcott, ND ∙ Abercrombie, ND ∙ Dwight, ND ∙ Colfax, ND

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 653 PM CDT Sat Jul 13 2024 The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Richland County in southeastern North Dakota... * Until 745 PM CDT. * At 652 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Walcott, or 23 miles northwest of Wahpeton, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. 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... Abercrombie, Walcott, Colfax, Dwight, and Galchutt. This includes Interstate 29 between mile markers 26 and 43. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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. && LAT...LON 4636 9711 4659 9708 4656 9675 4655 9675 4654 9674 4653 9675 4651 9673 4649 9674 4647 9672 4645 9672 4628 9670 TIME...MOT...LOC 2352Z 279DEG 20KT 4649 9700 TORNADO...OBSERVED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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