Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Minot International Airport (KMOT)

Lat: 48.25°NLon: 101.27°WElev: 1657ft.

Partly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	E 8 mph
Barometer	29.94 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	2 Jul 12:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Des Lacs ND

This Afternoon
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Friday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Independence Day
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 8 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Independence Day

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 14 to 17 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Monday Night

A chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.