textproduct: Grand Forks

KEY MESSAGES

- Warmer temperatures are expected through Sunday, with rain chances increasing as we head into Monday.

- Near critical fire weather conditions are expected Sunday.

..Fire Weather Concerns

Minimum RH values will hover in the 25-35 percent range today through Sunday. Warmer temperatures return for the the weekend as afternoon highs climb into the 60s across eastern North Dakota and west central and northwest Minnesota. Winds are expected to remain generally light today and Saturday, with an increase in winds for Sunday. These slightly higher winds will bring a chance for near critical fire weather Sunday afternoon and evening. A cold front brings rain chances back into the area on Monday, mainly for northwest Minnesota and parts of the northern Red River Valley.

AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/

Issued at 628 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026

VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period across eastern ND and northwest MN. Variable winds around 5kt or less are expected early in the evening as surface high pressure is currently in place, however surface low pressure developing into southern Manitoba later tonight will result in winds becoming southerly and increasing to 7-11kt late this evening. Winds eventually become southwesterly and increase ahead of a cold front that will first arrive at KDVL in the morning and sweep through the region by late afternoon Saturday shifting winds to the the west, northwest, then north by the evening. A few locations in northeast ND may observe gusts around 30kt as this front moves through the region, but current chances for impacts at KGFK are low.

This front will also bring a period of high based (very light) rain showers that are not likely to reach the surface (virga), with bases near 10kft agl late morning through early afternoon. At most there may be a few sprinkles and locally higher gusts 30kt+ where these showers track.

FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

ND...None. MN...None.