Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible in the Northern and Central Plains and New Mexico; Dangerous Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorms, capable of producing damaging winds and isolated large hail, and heavy rainfall are possible across the northern and central Plains. Monsoonal thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding across New Mexico. Dangerous, long duration heat will continue over much of the central and eastern U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bismarck, Bismarck Municipal Airport (KBIS)

Lat: 46.78°NLon: 100.76°WElev: 1677ft.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.25 in (1023.7 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 29 Jul 3:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Bismarck Municipal Airport ND

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 77. East wind around 7 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Areas of smoke after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am.  Areas of smoke before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 77. East wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Areas of smoke after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Areas of smoke before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. East wind 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bismarck Municipal Airport ND
 46.77°N 100.73°W
4:29 pm CDT Jul 29, 2025
4pm CDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 5, 2025
 
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