Severe Thunderstorms Possible in the South Central U.S.; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the North Central U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms may bring large hail and isolated damaging winds this weekend over parts of the south central U.S. Smoke from Canadian wildfires will bring air quality issues to parts of the north central U.S. this weekend. Air Quality Alerts have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bismarck, Bismarck Municipal Airport (KBIS)

Lat: 46.78° N Lon: 100.76° W Elev: 1677 ft.

Overcast with Haze

77°F

25°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 31 May 7:52 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Burleigh County

Tonight
Decreasing clouds. Smoke. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny. Areas of smoke. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Areas of smoke after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday
Increasing clouds. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Cooler. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds. Highs in the lower 70s.
Wednesday Night
Decreasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
Thursday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly clear with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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654 PM CDT Sat May 31 2025
 
 

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