Thunderstorm Wind — Walsh, North Dakota

2022-07-22 · near Park River, Walsh, North Dakota

Event narrative

Widespread power outages were reported across central Walsh County. Reports posted via social media, with time estimated based on radar and nearby wind sensor reports.

Wider weather episode

Clusters of thunderstorms combined into a line of storms during the late evening in eastern North Dakota, then moved southeastward through the region over the next several hours. Significant damaging winds, and large hail were reported, as well as two tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1049471. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.