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WFUS53 KFGF 212243
TORFGF
NDC077-212315-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
543 PM CDT Thu Aug 21 2025

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Richland County in southeastern North Dakota...

* Until 615 PM CDT.

* At 542 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Lamars, or near
  Rosholt, moving east at 10 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Lamars and Blackmer.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4599 9679 4599 9657 4595 9656 4593 9656
      4594 9681
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 280DEG 7KT 4594 9671

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

Rafferty