Severe thunderstorms, tornado threat hit Stutsman County overnight
Severe thunderstorm warnings covered Medina, Carrington, Tappen and Streeter until 1:15 a.m. as storms organized into a line with 80 to 90 mph winds and a tornado threat.
Medina, Carrington, Tappen and Streeter were all under active severe thunderstorm warnings overnight as storms pushed across central North Dakota, with the warning sequence running as late as 1:15 a.m. CDT on June 28. National Weather Service Bismarck warned the same weather system carried the threat of hail up to 2 inches in diameter and damaging winds to 70 mph, while the broader storm line across western and central North Dakota could generate destructive winds of 80 to 90 mph.
The warning picture changed fast through Saturday night, June 27. One severe thunderstorm warning in the active sequence expired at 12:15 a.m. CDT, then another remained in effect until 1:15 a.m. CDT as the line continued moving northeast. Earlier storm text also flagged severe storms near Tappen, moving northeast through central North Dakota and putting northern Stutsman County in the path of the strongest cells as the system crossed the region.
National Weather Service Bismarck issued a tornado warning at 11:29 p.m. CDT on June 27. By late Saturday night, storms were organizing into a line and a few tornadoes remained possible.
Hail up to 2 inches can damage roofs, siding and vehicles, while 70 to 90 mph wind gusts can knock down branches, power lines and temporary structures. With storms moving northeast, roads around Jamestown and across northern parts of the county could turn hazardous quickly if rain, debris or downed lines made travel unsafe.
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