Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Bismarck ND
AREA: McHenry; Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area
SENT: 2026-07-09T09:15:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

At 915 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southeast of Surrey, or 10 miles southeast of Minot, moving
east at 35 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…
Velva, Surrey, Sawyer, Granville, Deering, Denbigh, Norwich,
Voltaire, Logan, Bergen, Wolseth, and Simcoe.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-09T09:45:00-05:00