Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Active in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Dakotas, Kansas, Missouri — June 8, 2026 — SevereWX

The Storm Prediction Center has outlined a Moderate risk of severe thunderstorms for June 8, including an Enhanced risk across North Dakota where storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes remain possible. Right now, multiple severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect across north-central North Dakota, with additional warnings nearby in Nebraska and watches covering parts of North Dakota and South Dakota through early morning.

Storms are active this evening, producing severe weather in warned areas. Over the next couple of hours, activity under the watches could intensify, especially in North Dakota where coverage is highest.

Timeline

10:01 PM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion for North Dakota Severe Risk

SPC issued a mesoscale discussion highlighting severe thunderstorm potential across far northern South Dakota into much of North Dakota. This comes in association with Severe Thunderstorm Watch 285. Storms here may bring damaging winds and large hail.

10:15 PM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion for Nebraska/Colorado Storms

SPC notes severe thunderstorm potential in portions of western Nebraska and far northeastern Colorado. However, a watch appears unlikely for these areas right now. Localized severe gusts and hail remain possible.

11:21 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Southeast-Central North Dakota

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 2:00 AM EDT for Dickey, Emmons, Foster, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Stutsman and Wells counties in North Dakota. Storms moving through could produce severe winds and hail.

11:21 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Western/North-Central North Dakota

Another Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 2:00 AM EDT covers Adams, Bottineau, Burke, Burleigh, Dunn, Grant, Hettinger, McHenry, McLean and Mercer counties in North Dakota. Expect potential for damaging winds and large hail from ongoing clusters.

11:32 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Corson County, South Dakota

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now active until 2:00 AM EDT for Corson County in South Dakota. Thunderstorms in the area have potential to turn severe with strong winds.

11:34 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Perkins County, South Dakota

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 285 extends to Perkins County in South Dakota until 2:00 AM EDT. Storms capable of hail and gusty winds are expected.

11:43 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for North-Central North Dakota Until 1:00 AM

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 1:00 AM EDT for Bottineau, McHenry, McLean, Pierce, Rolette, Sheridan and Wells counties in North Dakota. Radar indicates storms with potential for 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.

11:45 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwest North Dakota Until 12:15 AM

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 12:15 AM EDT for McHenry and Ward counties in North Dakota. These storms are producing damaging winds and large hail.

11:50 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Garden County, Nebraska Until 12:15 AM

A severe thunderstorm warning is in place until 12:15 AM EDT for Garden County in Nebraska. Expect wind gusts over 60 mph and possible hail from this storm.

12:00 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for Benson, Towner counties

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 1:15 AM EDT for Benson and Towner counties in North Dakota. These storms may produce damaging winds and large hail. Residents should seek shelter indoors away from windows.

12:01 AM EDT — Severe thunderstorm warning for Bottineau, McHenry, Pierce, Rolette, Sheridan, Wells counties

Another severe thunderstorm warning is active until 1:00 AM EDT across Bottineau, McHenry, Pierce, Rolette, Sheridan and Wells counties in North Dakota. Expect possible large hail and strong wind gusts with these storms. Stay weather-aware and have a plan ready.

12:08 AM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion 1022 issued

The Storm Prediction Center has released Mesoscale Discussion 1022 regarding Severe Thunderstorm Watch 285. It covers portions of central North Dakota and northern South Dakota. The discussion notes ongoing concerns for severe weather potential in the watch area.

12:28 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bottineau, Pierce, Rolette, Wells Counties

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 1:00 AM EDT for north-central North Dakota. These storms could produce large hail and damaging winds. Take cover if you're in the area.

12:30 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Central ND Counties

A severe thunderstorm watch is active until 2:00 AM EDT for Bottineau, Burleigh, Dickey, Emmons, Foster, Grant, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McHenry counties. Storms capable of becoming severe are possible. Prepare your safety plan now.

12:34 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Ramsey, Towner Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning until 1:30 AM EDT now covers northeast North Dakota. Expect large hail and strong winds from these storms. Stay indoors and monitor updates.

12:37 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Benson, Towner Counties

Another severe thunderstorm warning is active until 1:15 AM EDT for Benson and Towner counties. Damaging winds and hail remain the main threats. Seek shelter immediately.

1:08 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Benton AR, Adair/Delaware OK

A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect for Benton County in Arkansas and Adair and Delaware Counties in Oklahoma until 2:00 AM EDT. These storms pack large hail and winds that can damage homes, power lines, and trees. Residents in the warned area should seek shelter indoors right away and stay updated.

1:21 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for central and southeast North Dakota

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 2:30 AM EDT for Burleigh, Dickey, Emmons, Foster, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Sheridan and Sioux counties in North Dakota. Weather conditions are favorable for strong thunderstorms to develop. These storms could produce damaging winds and large hail. Prepare now by monitoring updates and having a plan.

1:26 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwest South Dakota

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect until 2:30 AM EDT for Corson and Dewey counties in South Dakota. This storm is capable of producing dangerous winds and large hail. If you're in the warned area, take shelter right away and stay weather-aware.

1:33 AM EDT — SPC Issues Mesoscale Discussion for Severe Risk in NE OK Area

The Storm Prediction Center has issued Mesoscale Discussion 1023, targeting northeast Oklahoma, southeast Kansas, southwest Missouri, and northwest Arkansas. Strong thunderstorms could bring large hail and damaging winds to these areas overnight into morning. A severe thunderstorm watch is possible with moderate confidence.

What's Next

Storms may intensify this morning in northeast Oklahoma and nearby states, prompting a potential severe thunderstorm watch. The Moderate risk level remains in effect for damaging wind and hail threats. Continue monitoring local NWS updates for watches and warnings.

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