East Grand Forks, MN – Thunderstorms could rattle East Grand Forks and surrounding Minnesota communities through Friday night, bringing 39 mph wind gusts and up to half an inch of rain.
According to the National Weather Service, a line of showers and storms will develop after 2 p.m. Thursday, with a second round expected between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. Friday. Rainfall totals are expected to range from a quarter to half an inch, with heavier amounts possible in isolated areas. Winds will steadily increase Thursday afternoon, peaking Friday with gusts near 39 mph.
Grand Forks, Crookston, and nearby towns should expect intermittent downpours and difficult driving conditions, especially along Highway 2 and local rural routes. Utility crews may face scattered outages if wind gusts down branches or lines.
Friday night brings more rain and steady breezes from the northwest at 22 to 26 mph. While the weekend will bring cooler air and calmer skies, a frost risk remains early Saturday morning as temperatures dip into the 30s.
Residents are advised to secure loose outdoor items, limit unnecessary travel during peak storm hours, and stay updated via NOAA weather radio or mobile alerts.
Storm warnings remain in effect through Friday night, with updates expected as conditions evolve.
