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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
244 AM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026

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Divide-Burke-Renville-Bottineau-Rolette-Williams-Mountrail-
McHenry-Pierce-Sheridan-Wells-Foster-Burleigh-Kidder-Stutsman-
Emmons-Logan-McIntosh-Northwest Ward-
Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area-Western McLean-
Eastern McLean-
Including the cities of Crosby, Bowbells, Powers Lake, Lignite,
Columbus, Portal, Mohall, Glenburn, Sherwood, Bottineau, Rolla,
Dunseith, Rolette, Shell Valley, St. John, Williston, New Town,
Stanley, Parshall, Velva, Towner, Drake, Rugby, Mcclusky,
Goodrich, Harvey, Fessenden, Carrington, Bismarck, Steele,
Tappen, Jamestown, Linton, Strasburg, Napoleon, Gackle, Wishek,
Ashley, Kenmare, Minot, Garrison, Washburn, Underwood, Wilton,
Turtle Lake, and Max
244 AM CDT Thu Sep 17 2026

...PATCHY DENSE FOG ACROSS CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA...

Patchy dense fog is increasing over central and northwest North
Dakota early this morning, with visibilities down to a quarter
mile at times. Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing
visibilities, and should use extra caution traveling. Use low beam
headlights and be extra cautious at intersections and railroad
crossings.

If fog continues to expand, a dense fog advisory may be needed.
The fog may linger through much of the morning before completely
dissipating.

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