Mandan Rural Fire Department

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⚠️Tornado Watch⚠️

Things are starting to ramp up
Stay Safe Tonight!

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⚠️TORNADO WATCH⚠️
Is in effect for portions of western and central North Dakota until 12 AM CDT. The main hazards are apple size hail, damaging winds up to 85 mph, and a couple of strong tornadoes possible. Make sure to have multiple ways to receiving warnings.

❗️❗️Another round of Severe weather is expected tonight

Please stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts!!

⚠️ SEVERE WEATHER TIMING (JUNE 9TH) ⚠️
A severe thunderstorm are forecast to track from west to east and is expected to bring significant impacts across North Dakota this afternoon and evening. Please stay weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings!
⏱️ Expected Timing:
3 PM – 6 PM CDT: Western ND (Williston, Dickinson, Bowman, Crosby)
5 PM – 9 PM CDT: Central ND (Minot, Bismarck, Washburn, Elgin)
7 PM – 11 PM CDT: James River Valley / Central-East ND (Harvey, Carrington, Jamestown, Ashley)
8 PM – Midnight CDT: Eastern ND (Devils Lake, Grand Forks, Fargo, Langdon)
Potential Impacts:
Hail: Up to the size of tennis balls
Winds: Damaging gusts as high as 80 mph
Tornadoes: A few tornadoes are possible, one or two of which could be strong
Action Item: Charge your devices, review your severe weather safety plan, and make sure your wireless emergency alerts are turned ON.