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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oakes Municipal Airport (K2D5)

Lat: 46.17°NLon: 98.08°WElev: 1335ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed S 16 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 12 Jul 11:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ellendale ND

Extreme Heat Warning July 12, 11:29am until July 14, 01:00am
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 12, 11:29am until July 14, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Tue

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 100 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 73. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. East wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 73. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. East wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Breezy, with a northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ellendale ND
 46°N 98.51°W
Last Update:
10:36 am CDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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