Rolette Fire Department of North Dakota

06/13/2026

This is a concerning. We can always use more volunteers. Please get involved if you’re able too.

Fire departments are struggling to recruit volunteer firefighters. Here's what you need to know about the nationwide shortage: https://www.investigatetv.com/2026/06/11/volunteer-firefighter-shortage-threatens-communities-nationwide/

06/09/2026

(9 PM CDT UPDATE: Conditions are improving west of US 83, and the threat has passed Bismarck, Minot, Dickinson, and Williston! A few tornadoes remain possible in eastern ND later this evening)
The NWS has issued a Tornado Watch for much of western ND, effective through midnight tonight. Widespread damaging winds and a few tornadoes are possible over the next few hours.

06/09/2026

Be prepared for the weather tonight.

Not much has changed in our forecast thinking for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. All hazards are in play, including tornadoes. It is very important that you stay weather aware throughout the day!

06/08/2026

UPDATE: ⚠️𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 – 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 ⚠️

Severe weather is forecasted for Rolette County this evening and tonight. The main threats include:

• Large hail
• Damaging wind gusts
• Possible tornadoes
• Dangerous lightning and heavy rainfall

Residents are encouraged to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, stay weather aware, and be prepared to take shelter quickly if a warning is issued.

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

📍 City of Rolette
Memorial Hall is open as a tornado shelter.

📍 City of Rolla
St. Kateri Hospital Basement is designated as a tornado shelter. City Hall basement will also be available for shelter.

📍 City of Belcourt
IHS Hospital is designated as a tornado shelter.

📍 City of Dunseith
City Hall is designated as a tornado shelter.

📍 City of St John
Cherie Gunville will make Thrift Store in St John Senior Center basement open for shelter.

Please do not wait until the last minute to seek shelter. If a Tornado Warning is issued or you feel unsafe, move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building, away from windows.

Stay safe,

-Rolette County

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Bringing home Mike.

06/06/2026

High today no burning allowed.