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Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oakes Municipal Airport (K2D5)

Lat: 46.17°NLon: 98.08°WElev: 1335ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 15 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.69 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 3 Aug 2:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles E Ashley ND

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 78. North wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Patchy smoke before 11pm, then patchy smoke after 2am. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 50. Windy, with a north wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 7 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 78. North wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Patchy smoke before 11pm, then patchy smoke after 2am. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 50. Windy, with a north wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 7 to 11 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 7 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Breezy, with an east wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles E Ashley ND
 46.03°N 99.16°W
Last Update:
1:31 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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