Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Williston Basin International Airport (KXWA)

Lat: 48.26°NLon: 103.75°WElev: 2353ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 13 Jul 11:51 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Williston Basin International Airport ND

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 11 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. Breezy, with a northeast wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a northeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 11 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. Breezy, with a northeast wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a northeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 10 to 13 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 11 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Williston Basin International Airport ND
 48.26°N 103.74°W
12:30 pm CDT Jul 13, 2025
12pm CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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