East Grand Forks, MN – Smoke and the chance for late-day thunderstorms could complicate travel and outdoor plans across northwestern Minnesota on Wednesday. Winds may gust up to 28 mph overnight as a cold front moves in.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, areas of smoke will remain through the morning hours Wednesday before skies clear slightly in the afternoon. High temperatures will reach around 78°F, but southeast winds will increase to 8 mph with gusts developing into the evening. By nightfall, a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms will emerge, mainly after 1 a.m., with localized downpours possible.
Drivers should be prepared for reduced visibility from smoke during the morning commute and monitor changing conditions if storms develop late. Outdoor events or evening travel may need adjustments, especially in rural areas where lightning or brief heavy rain could occur.
Thursday is expected to turn mostly sunny after the early showers pass, with highs climbing to 83°F. Smoke will not return after midweek, and calmer conditions are expected for the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for East Grand Forks, MN:
- Wednesday: Smoke early, slight chance of overnight thunderstorms. High 78°F, low 62°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, breezy. High 83°F, low 60°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny. High 77°F, low 56°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny. High 77°F, low 57°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 78°F, low 59°F
