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KEY MESSAGES

- Near critical fire weather conditions this afternoon for parts of southeastern North Dakota.

- There is a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms late Friday afternoon into the evening for portions of west central into north central Minnesota and far southeast North Dakota. Storms will be capable of producing all hazards.

- There is a high chance for soaking rainfall Sunday night into Monday night across the region which could impact outdoor activities.

..Soaking Rainfall Early Next Week

A large upper low over the Pacific Northwest will propagate eastward towards the Northern Plains late Sunday into Monday. There is some uncertainty in where the deformation band will set up, with NBM probabilities in the 50 to 70 percent range across the entire FA. Instability while present, will not be sufficient for any severe weather concerns.

AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/

Issued at 613 PM CDT Thu Sep 10 2026

VFR conditions are forecasted throughout the TAF period. Winds will decrease after sunset, with gusts dropping off. A cold front will pivot winds to the north/northwest Friday morning at KDVL, and late morning at KGFK. The front will keep pushing southeast Friday afternoon, eventually switching winds at all terminals by OOz. Thunderstorms are expected at KBJI along this front by the end of the period with a slower front bring thunderstorm chances to KFAR (10% chance).

FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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

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