Thunderstorm Wind in Ward County, North Dakota

Thunderstorm Wind May 8, 2025 · Ward County, North Dakota

62 mph

Measured gust (54 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

A line of showers and thunderstorms moved through western and central North Dakota along a cold front. One storm became severe producing 62 mph wind gusts at the Minot Airport in Ward County.

Began near (mot)minot Intl Arpt (48.2500, -101.2700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1248529. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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