East Grand Forks, Minn. – After a stormy weekend, clear skies and rising temperatures are set to return to East Grand Forks by Monday, July 28 — a welcome shift for drivers and residents preparing for the week ahead.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday will bring mostly sunny skies with highs near 80°F and light northwest winds between 7 and 10 mph. While gusts may reach up to 20 mph in open areas, no rain is expected, giving road crews and travelers along US-2 and Highway 220 a break from the weekend’s thunderstorms.
The calmer conditions extend into Monday night, which will be partly cloudy with lows near 58°F. Tuesday follows with more sunshine and slightly cooler highs near 76°F, then nighttime temperatures dip again to the mid-50s under partly cloudy skies.
Looking ahead, Wednesday through Saturday offers a streak of dry, summer-friendly days:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 77°F
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, high of 78°F, evening winds pick up to 18 mph
- Friday: Continued sunshine, highs around 78°F
- Saturday: Warmer with highs in the upper 70s and wind gusts reaching 24 mph
Residents are advised to stay hydrated and check air conditioning systems as the summer heat builds. No additional weather alerts are in effect as of Sunday morning, but updates may follow if fire danger or wind conditions escalate midweek.
