North Dakota tornado tracker: Twister spotted near Spiritwood and Eckelson; Valley City on alert| Videos

A tornado was seen near Spiritwood and Eckelson in North Dakota on Friday night. A Tornado Warning is currently in place for Valley City.

Updated on: Jun 21, 2025, 08:56:47 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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A large tornado was seen near Spiritwood and Eckelson in North Dakota, with a Tornado Warning in place for Valley City through 10:00 p.m. CDT on Friday.

A large tornado was seen in North Dakota on Friday night. (UnSplash)

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been by the National Weather Service in Bismarck until 10:30 p.m. CDT. Affected areas include -

Kidder County (south-central North Dakota)

Eastern Burleigh County (south-central North Dakota)

Logan County (southeastern North Dakota)

Northeastern Emmons County (south-central North Dakota)

Western Stutsman County (southeastern North Dakota)

“Severe thunderstorms were detected along a line from 7 miles southwest of Wing to 8 miles southeast of Sterling and 7 miles southeast of Hazelton, moving east at 60 mph,” NWS wrote at 9:40 p.m.

Impacts:

Life-threatening conditions possible

Flying debris may be deadly to those without shelter

Mobile homes may be severely damaged or destroyed

Substantial roof and window damage to homes and businesses

Widespread tree damage and power outages expected

Areas Impacted Include:

Linton, Napoleon, Steele, Gackle, Medina, Hazelton, Tappen, Streeter, Wing, Sterling, Cleveland, Tuttle, Lehr, Pettibone, Dawson, Woodworth, Regan, Robinson, Braddock, and Lake Isabel.

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch 448 has been issued by the National Weather Service for parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. It is in effect until 3:00 a.m. CDT Saturday.

Affected Areas:

In North Dakota – 17 Counties Under Watch

Northeast North Dakota:

Benson

Cavalier

Eddy

Grand Forks

Nelson

Pembina

Ramsey

Towner

Walsh

Southeast North Dakota:

Barnes

Cass

Griggs

Ransom

Richland

Sargent

Steele

Traill

In Minnesota – 12 Counties Under Watch

Northwest Minnesota:

Becker

Kittson

Mahnomen

Marshall

Norman

Pennington

Polk

Red Lake

West-Central Minnesota:

Clay

Grant

Otter Tail

Wilkin

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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