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WFUS53 KFGF 170212
TORFGF
NDC005-170245-
/O.NEW.KFGF.TO.W.0019.260717T0212Z-260717T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
912 PM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a

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

* Until 945 PM CDT.

* At 912 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Maddock, or 19
  miles northeast of Harvey, moving southeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

  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 and Flora.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

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LAT...LON 4804 9937 4785 9917 4785 9965 4801 9966
TIME...MOT...LOC 0212Z 321DEG 19KT 4791 9957

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

TG