{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.a57b317bf801012f6199c94d4e7a83799ac6e50b.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 5:47PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-31","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.a57b317bf801012f6199c94d4e7a83799ac6e50b.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Bismarck ND"},"word_count":121,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 5:47PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Emmons\n**Issued by:** NWS Bismarck ND\n**Sent:** 2026-05-31T17:47:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-31T17:47:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-31T18:15:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 547 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6\nmiles west of Strasburg, or 9 miles south of Linton, moving northwest\nat 15 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nMainly rural areas of Southwestern Emmons County.\n\n## Instructions\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nflash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways."}