Thunderstorm Wind in Foster County, North Dakota

Thunderstorm Wind August 18, 2025 · Foster County, North Dakota

59 mph

Measured gust (51 kt)

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

The wider storm

Thunderstorms developed over the James River Valley along a surface boundary. These storms would pulse up and down quickly in strength as instability was elevated, but deep layer shear was very low. One storm did briefly become severe near Glenfield in Foster County, producing 59 mph wind gusts.

Began near Glenfield (47.4600, -98.5500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1291496. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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