EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. – Thunderstorms are expected to roll through East Grand Forks Sunday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and possible lightning before conditions clear by Monday. Rainfall totals could reach a quarter to half an inch, with isolated higher amounts where storms linger.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, showers will develop Sunday morning and intensify after 1 p.m., with winds from the east at 10 to 15 mph and gusts as high as 23 mph. The agency said a 60% chance of precipitation is expected, potentially making travel tricky for late-weekend drivers.
Saturday will bring scattered thunderstorms in the morning before skies gradually turn mostly sunny with highs near 78 degrees. Storm chances increase again Saturday night, when winds shift southeast with gusts near 18 mph.
Conditions improve quickly after the storms move out. Monday will be partly sunny with a high near 74, followed by mostly sunny skies Tuesday and highs climbing to 80. Sunshine continues into midweek, with daytime highs staying in the mid-70s.
Residents are advised to keep outdoor plans flexible Sunday, secure loose items ahead of gusty winds, and stay weather-aware as storms pass through.
Five Day Forecast for East Grand Forks, MN
- Saturday: Chance morning storms, then clearing. High near 78.
- Sunday: Thunderstorms likely, heavy rain possible. High near 72.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 74.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, warmer. High near 80.
- Wednesday: Sunny and calm. High near 76.
