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

Current conditions at

WATFORD CITY (KS25)

Lat: 47.8°NLon: 103.25°WElev: 2113ft.

A Few Clouds

81°F

27°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed E 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 2 Jul 4:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles S Wheelock ND

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 77. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light southeast  after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 8 to 16 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 77. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light southeast after midnight.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 8 to 16 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a southeast wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles S Wheelock ND
 48.15°N 103.23°W
3:36 pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
4pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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