Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 06:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 8:32AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 6:32am
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
At 832 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Puposky, or 15 miles north of Bemidji, moving east at 15 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... Tenstrike, Nebish, and Puposky.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
South Beltrami
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Forks ND