GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Residents across eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota may see isolated severe thunderstorms develop late Monday afternoon into the evening, bringing the potential for large hail and damaging winds.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, a warm, unstable air mass combined with a weak frontal boundary will push southeast out of Canada, sparking storms from southeast North Dakota through central Minnesota into South Dakota. While not every community will see activity, forecasters warn that any storms that form could quickly turn severe, producing hail up to the size of quarters and wind gusts near 60 mph.
Cities along the I-94 corridor, including Fargo, Fergus Falls, and Detroit Lakes, are in the zone of concern. While tornado risk is considered low, residents are urged to keep phones charged and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Travel could be impacted if hail or strong winds materialize during the evening commute.
The threat is conditional, meaning storms may not form everywhere. However, if they do, a few could become strong enough to cause localized damage. Weather alerts remain possible into tonight as the boundary shifts east.
