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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 5, NWS Grand Forks, ND
NWS Grand Forks, ND issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 2, 2026, 12:20 PM CDT for Cavalier County, Pembina County, Walsh County, North Dakota. It was in force for 55 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2026, 12:20 PM CDT (17:20 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 2, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 55 min
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Forks, ND
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.25 in
- Wind
- 50.0 mph
Counties Cavalier County, ND, Pembina County, ND, Walsh County, ND
The radar
The Fargo/Grand Forks radar (KMVX), 145 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 12:30 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | 2 E Osnabrock, ND |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 10 minutes after it went out.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
International Fa, MN (KINL), launched 12:00Z, 5.3 hours before the alert went out and 342 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2614 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 8 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 52 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WUUS53 KFGF 021720
SVRFGF
NDC019-067-099-021815-
/O.NEW.KFGF.SV.W.0005.260602T1720Z-260602T1815Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1220 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Cavalier County in northeastern North Dakota...
Northwestern Walsh County in northeastern North Dakota...
Western Pembina County in northeastern North Dakota...
* Until 115 PM CDT.
* At 1220 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Osnabrock,
or 14 miles southeast of Langdon, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
* Locations impacted include...
Walhalla, Neche, Osnabrock, Mountain, Milton, Leroy, and Fairdale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4900 9746 4844 9799 4848 9832 4868 9832
4900 9815
TIME...MOT...LOC 1720Z 222DEG 24KT 4863 9813
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH
$$
Perroux2 follow-up statements
068
WWUS53 KFGF 021732
SVSFGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1232 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026
NDC099-021741-
/O.CAN.KFGF.SV.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260602T1815Z/
Walsh ND-
1232 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN WALSH COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 4900 9746 4854 9794 4854 9825 4871 9824
4900 9815
TIME...MOT...LOC 1731Z 214DEG 25KT 4869 9807
$$
NDC019-067-021815-
/O.CON.KFGF.SV.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260602T1815Z/
Cavalier ND-Pembina ND-
1232 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT
FOR EASTERN CAVALIER AND NORTHWESTERN PEMBINA COUNTIES...
At 1231 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Osnabrock, or
14 miles east of Langdon, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage
to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
Locations impacted include...
Walhalla, Neche, Osnabrock, Mountain, Milton, Leroy, and Backoo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4900 9746 4854 9794 4854 9825 4871 9824
4900 9815
TIME...MOT...LOC 1731Z 214DEG 25KT 4869 9807
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH
$$
Perroux865
WWUS53 KFGF 021759
SVSFGF
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1259 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026
NDC019-067-021815-
/O.CON.KFGF.SV.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260602T1815Z/
Cavalier ND-Pembina ND-
1259 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN CAVALIER AND NORTHWESTERN PEMBINA COUNTIES...
At 1258 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Concrete, or
19 miles east of Langdon, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage
to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
Locations impacted include...
Walhalla, Neche, Mountain, Leroy, Backoo, Olga, and Concrete.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4900 9751 4867 9786 4869 9809 4900 9802
TIME...MOT...LOC 1758Z 227DEG 19KT 4876 9793
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...<50 MPH
$$
PerrouxWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Grand Forks, ND wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 2, 10:31 AM CDT, 1 hour 49 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- There is a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening over the Devils Lake Basin.
- There is a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening over eastern North Dakota and the Red River valley.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 2, 10:31 AM CDT, 1 hour 49 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1031 AM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - There is a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening over the Devils Lake Basin. - There is a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening over eastern North Dakota and the Red River valley. && .UPDATE... Issued at 1031 AM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026 Scattered showers and thunderstorms have developed between Valley City and Devils Lake under some elevated instability with MU CAPE up to 2000 J/kg and a weak lead shortwave coming out in the southwesterly flow. Effective shear is pretty weak, so cells have been going up and coming down, but continue to develop. Adjusted POPs for some higher probabilities west of the Red River Valley through the rest of the morning into the afternoon. UPDATE Issued at 719 AM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026 From looking over model data it looks like the main region for severe thunderstorm development will on the west edge of the warm temperatures where the highest most unstable and surface CAPE values will be. Plus also a 50-60 kt 500 mb jet will rotate north around the Saskatchewan upper low across western ND into southwest Manitoba this afternoon. Development of severe storms would be most favorable due to this 500 mb jet in north central ND early or mid afternoon. This would be west of the fcst area. Flow aloft is nearly south to north, slight east advancement, so storms will tend to train over the same area and unless storms can become more discrete and isolated severe weather potential may be limited and not as widespread as it could be. T-storm chance enters DVL basin mid afternoon and then only gradually spreads east as the individual storms move NNE. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 238 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026 ...Synopsis... An active weather pattern will continue this week as the H5 ridge axis flattens and moves slowly to the east. A cut off low remains in place in eastern Montana this afternoon, but will be drifting slowly to the northeast tonight into Tuesday and Wednesday. This will be a source of showers and thunderstorms over the next several days before merging with the H5 flow and moving eastward late this week. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected both Tuesday and Wednesday, with impact areas depending on the progression of the aforementioned upper low and the associated shortwaves. Moving into Thursday and Friday, isolated to scattered thunderstorms remain in the forecast, mainly across the southern portions of the CWA. Timing remains quite uncertain, however, especially Friday onward into the weekend. At this time, there are low chances for showers and storms on Saturday, with a return to potentially strong storms heading into Sunday and Monday. ...Severe Thunderstorm Chances Tuesday... An axis of instability will be in place Tuesday across central North Dakota. As this axis moves east, thunderstorms are expected to develop starting during the early afternoon, then move slowly eastward through late evening. Model soundings have been consistently showing strong low and mid level lapse rates, as well as MLCAPE in the 2000-2500 J/Kg range. Low and mid level shear, however, will be tied closely to the axis of instability. As storms form and move to the east, they will be moving into an environment with much lower shear and instability, thus potentially limiting the eastward extent of severe thunderstorms. Several scenarios are possible, which will be strongly dependent on where the boundary sets up during the afternoon. Currently, the best chances exist across the Devils Lake Basin and areas to the south and west. Storm mode currently favors supercells and/or hybrid clusters, with all hazards possible. ...Severe Thunderstorm Chances Wednesday... Heading into Wednesday, the H5 upper low moves slightly further to the east, thus bringing our axis of instability further into eastern North Dakota. Where it ends up will depend on a number of factors; however, there will be another boundary pushing to the southeast later Wednesday afternoon. This will serve to provide additional lift and forcing, further supporting thunderstorm development during the afternoon and evening. Initiation timing is also a bit uncertain at this time, mainly because there could be remnant showers ongoing during the morning hours and limiting daytime heating. The environment will be supportive of severe storms as MLCAPE climbs to near 2000 J/Kg and lapse rates remain strong. Low to mid level shear will be located close to the boundary once more; however, better forcing is expected as the reinforcing boundary pushes to the southeast during the afternoon and evening. Current storm mode favors hybrid clusters, followed by the potential for upscale growth into line segments and/or QLCS. Once more, soundings support all hazards. && .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 719 AM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026 DVL TAF site will be most impacted by thunderstorms mid afternoon and into tonight. It will take quite some time for storm chances to reach GFK airport and may hold off til well past 03z if not later. Rest of the area likely to not see much til after 12z Wednesday. High and mid level clouds out ahead of our system today with a southeast wind 10-20 kts sustained with gusts to 25 kts within the RRV. && .FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... ND...None. MN...None. && UPDATE...Riddle/JR DISCUSSION...Lynch AVIATION...Riddle
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 2, 7:17 AM CDT, 5 hours 3 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 717 AM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026 NDZ006-007-014-015-024-054-031230- Towner-Cavalier-Benson-Ramsey-Eddy-Western Walsh- 717 AM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight There is a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening over the Devils Lake Basin. The main hazards are hail to golf balls, wind gusts 60 mph and a tornado is possible. Heavy rainfall may occur as wel. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday There is a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms Wednesday with continued hail and wind threat. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be required today. MNZ001>005-007-008-013>016-022>024-027>032-040-NDZ008-016-026>030- 038-039-049-052-053-031230- West Polk-Norman-Clay-Kittson-Roseau-West Marshall-East Marshall- Pennington-Red Lake-East Polk-North Clearwater-Mahnomen- South Clearwater-Hubbard-West Becker-East Becker-Wilkin- West Otter Tail-East Otter Tail-Wadena-Grant-Pembina- Eastern Walsh-Nelson-Grand Forks-Griggs-Steele-Traill-Barnes-Cass- Ransom-Sargent-Richland- 717 AM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern North Dakota, west central and northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Showers and thunderstorms increase in coverage slowly from the west tonight. Isolated severe possible this evening in parts of northeast North Dakota. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday There is a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms for southeast North Dakota and parts of west central Minnesota on Wednesday. Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms elsewhere on Wednesday. Main hazards are hail to golf ball and 60 mph wind. Localized heavy rainfall as well. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated today. MNZ006-009-017-031230- Lake Of The Woods-North Beltrami-South Beltrami- 717 AM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northwest Minnesota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Near critical fire weather conditions this afternoon with RH values dropping to the 20 to 25 percent range and southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday There is a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms Wednesday with hail and wind threat. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Jun 2, 11:30 AM CDT, 50 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1130 AM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026
NDZ015-054-021700-
Western Walsh County ND-Ramsey ND-
1130 AM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN RAMSEY AND
NORTHWESTERN WALSH COUNTIES THROUGH NOON CDT...
At 1130 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lawton, or 26 miles northeast of Devils Lake, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Edmore, Adams, Fairdale, and Lawton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4854 9805 4846 9790 4825 9845 4835 9857
4855 9836
TIME...MOT...LOC 1630Z 223DEG 24KT 4835 9841
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
PerrouxSpecial weather statement, Jun 2, 12:00 PM CDT, 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
1200 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026
NDZ007-015-054-021730-
Western Walsh County ND-Ramsey ND-Cavalier ND-
1200 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CAVALIER AND
NORTHEASTERN RAMSEY COUNTIES THROUGH 1230 PM CDT...
At 1200 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fairdale, or 16 miles south of Langdon, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Osnabrock, Milton, Nekoma, Fairdale, and Hove Mobile Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 4867 9792 4861 9793 4841 9824 4840 9840
4851 9856 4873 9837
TIME...MOT...LOC 1700Z 210DEG 30KT 4852 9830
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH
PerrouxThe office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Forks, ND issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 11:30 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Walsh | 30 min |
| Jun 2, 12:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | FGF | Cavalier | 30 min |
| Jun 2, 1:10 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Pembina | 42 min |
| Jun 2, 2:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Towner | 66 min |
| Jun 2, 2:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Towner | 68 min |
| Jun 2, 3:39 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Cavalier, Towner | 51 min |
| Jun 2, 3:47 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Cavalier, Towner | 28 min |
| Jun 2, 3:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Ramsey | 36 min |
| Jun 2, 4:04 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Cavalier, Towner | 56 min |
| Jun 2, 4:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Cavalier, Towner | 53 min |
| Jun 2, 5:07 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Nelson, Ramsey | 53 min |
| Jun 2, 5:11 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Benson | 20 min |
| Jun 2, 5:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Cavalier | 48 min |
| Jun 2, 5:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Ramsey, Walsh | 41 min |
| Jun 2, 5:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FGF | Cavalier | 46 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.