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Severe thunderstorms swept across North Dakota late Sunday and early Monday, bringing wind gusts up to 94 mph near Hettinger and 92 mph near Bentley. The National Weather Service recorded additional gusts of 60-74 mph across southwestern regions, along with quarter-sized hail in the northwest and heavy rainfall reaching nearly 3 inches in some areas. No immediate major damage was reported.
The dangerous weather stems from thunderstorm clusters tracking along a heat dome over the southwestern U.S. More severe weather was forecast for southern North Dakota on Monday, though the Jamestown area was expected to see only slight chances of storms with temperatures in the 60s. This marks a shift from recent weeks, with only five active severe weather days recorded since May began.
Additionally, as summer approaches Friday, state environmental officials are warning about potential blue-green algae blooms in water bodies due to warming temperatures, which can produce toxins harmful to people and animals.
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