Grand Forks, N.D. – Heat, wind, and storms will collide Thursday across eastern North Dakota, threatening late-day travel and outdoor plans in Grand Forks.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms begins after 4 p.m. Thursday, with temperatures climbing to 90°F and heat index values near 95°F. Winds from the south could gust up to 25 mph, making conditions feel more intense ahead of a potential storm surge.
By Thursday night, storm chances jump to 70%, especially between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m., with heavy rainfall and wind gusts up to 22 mph possible. Motorists traveling along Interstate 29 and local county roads should be alert for sudden downpours, low visibility, and slick pavement. Rainfall totals may reach up to half an inch, particularly in thunderstorm cells.
Friday offers a break with just a 30% chance of showers and a cooler high near 78°F, but conditions remain breezy. The weekend looks much calmer and classic for summer: sunny and dry Saturday with a high near 81°F, followed by partly cloudy skies Saturday night into Sunday. Temperatures rebound into the low 80s Sunday and Monday.
Another round of scattered showers is possible Monday night into Tuesday, with highs cooling to the mid-70s by Tuesday afternoon.
🌤 5-Day Forecast for Grand Forks, ND (Thursday, July 10 – Monday, July 15):
- Thursday: High 90°F – Chance of storms after 4 p.m. (30%)
- Friday: High 78°F – Isolated showers early, clearing later (30%)
- Saturday: High 81°F – Sunny, light winds
- Sunday: High 84°F – Mostly sunny, warmer
- Monday: High 81°F – Mostly sunny, evening showers possible (30%)
