Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >

Weather Safety and Preparedness

Weather happens everyday, where you make the difference that starts by being informed. As a part of the Weather-Ready National initiative, NOAA, along with partners are working to motivate individuals, communities and organizations to prepare for all types of weather disasters and for you to "Be a Force of Nature". To learn steps that can save lives through preparedness visit NOAA's Weather-Ready Nation.

To be informed visit the our local and national decision support pages and social media links below.


Social Dashboard	Weather Information Display	Decision Support

Severe Weather Awareness	Winter Weather Awareness
Spotter Training	Fire Weather
SKYWARN	StormReady
Climate	Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors
Link to Weather Related Brochures	Office Tours
Email and SMS Weather Alert Services	Children Activities
Weather Education	Wireless Emergency Alerts

National Weather Service Safety Pages

Additional Resources

F EMA Natural Disasters - Be Informed
American Red Cross - Plan and Prepare
OSHA - Preparedness and Resources
National Skywarn Page
Storm Prediction Center
Nebraska Road Conditions
Tornado Climatology
Local Flooding Information
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)

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