Grand Forks, ND – A marginal severe weather threat has been issued for Grand Forks, with thunderstorms expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) highlighted the potential for isolated severe storms, carrying hazards such as quarter-sized hail and wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
According to the NWS Grand Forks office, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has rated the risk level at 1 out of 5, indicating isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. The storms are expected to form later in the day, bringing strong winds and hail that could impact the area.
Residents should stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts. Wind gusts could cause localized damage, and large hail may pose risks to vehicles and property. The threat window extends through the evening hours.
NWS officials encourage people to review their severe weather plans and know where to seek shelter if conditions worsen. Keeping an eye on changing weather conditions will be crucial to stay safe.
The forecast also indicates sunny conditions will return after the storms pass, with temperatures climbing back into the 70s and 80s over the next few days.
