Grand Forks, N.D. – Thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern North Dakota Thursday afternoon, bringing a risk of heavy downpours, gusty winds, and lightning to the Grand Forks area. Drivers could face wet roads and reduced visibility during the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, showers and thunderstorms will likely form between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday, with rain chances continuing into Thursday night. The heaviest activity may occur overnight, when storms could produce up to half an inch of rain in spots. Winds will shift from northeast to east at 10 mph, keeping conditions unsettled into Friday morning.
Friday brings another round of showers, mainly between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., before scattered rain lingers through the day. Temperatures will hold in the low to mid-60s, with southeast winds up to 10 mph. Showers taper into Friday night, but scattered rain remains possible into Saturday afternoon.
Conditions improve by Saturday night as clouds break, and Sunday is expected to turn mostly sunny with highs in the mid-70s. Residents should monitor forecasts closely for thunderstorm updates and prepare for changing road conditions through the end of the week.
Five Day Forecast for Grand Forks, ND
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 63°F.
- Friday: Showers in the morning, cloudy, high near 63°F.
- Saturday: Chance of showers, high near 67°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 74°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 75°F.
