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Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 12:36PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Name: Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 12:36PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Start: 2026-10-12T17:36:00.000Z
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Observed Oct 12 2026, 17:36 UTC · Updated Oct 12 2026, 17:37 UTC

At 1235 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southwest of Kulm, or 30 miles west of Ellendale, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Kulm and Fredonia. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Location 46.230, -99.047. ARC Warning did not create the underlying report.

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Oct 12 2026, 17:36 UTC

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