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 >

Summer heat continues into next week

Red Flag Warning continues into this evening

Stay safe in summer heat!

Heat will build heading into next week with highs into the triple digits becoming more common across central and western Nebraska by Tuesday. Stay well hydrated by drinking plenty of water, avoid being in direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day, and take frequent breaks in the shade when spending time outdoors.

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for Fire Weather Zones 204 and 210 through 9PM MDT this evening. Afternoon relative humidities will fall into the upper teens to around 20 percent and southerly winds will gust 25 to 30 mph, though will diminish a bit this afternoon west of Hwy 61. Thunderstorms moving through the panhandle late today into this evening may produce gusty/erratic winds and dry lightning west of Hwy 61. Avoid outdoor burning and always thoroughly douse and properly discard of coals after grilling.

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

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