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NWS / NOAA weather: Tornado Warning issued July 16 at 8:35PM CDT until July 16 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

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The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Benson County in northeastern North Dakota...

* Until 915 PM CDT.

* At 835 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line extending from near Harlow to near Baker
to near Esmond, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
Maddock, Esmond, and Flora.

Severity
Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
This month
52nd Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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