Grand Forks, N.D. – Eastern North Dakota will see a calm stretch of sunshine before thunderstorms and gusty winds make a return late this week. Conditions stay quiet and dry Wednesday, but rain and storm chances build Thursday afternoon into the night.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops Thursday, mainly before 7 p.m., with new rainfall totals generally light but locally higher in stronger cells. Winds will shift from the south to the northwest overnight, setting up a breezy weekend across the Red River Valley.
Friday looks sunny with highs near 75, but gusts could reach 29 mph by afternoon. The weekend turns windier, with northwest gusts topping 30 mph Saturday, dropping overnight lows into the 40s. While storm activity should clear by Friday, residents should prepare for cooler, breezy conditions that may impact outdoor plans and fieldwork.
Travelers across Interstate 29 and rural highways should be alert for sudden wind gusts, especially from Friday through Sunday. Lighter winds return by Monday as skies stay mostly clear.
Advisories could be issued if Thursday’s storms intensify.
Five Day Forecast for Grand Forks, ND
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 84. South wind 6–13 mph.
- Thursday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 84. Winds shifting northwest.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 75. Breezy with gusts up to 29 mph.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 64. Wind gusts up to 31 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly clear, high near 73. North winds easing into the evening.
