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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Good afternoon everyone! The severe weather threat later today and tonight is shaping up to be a lot more conditional. Isolated severe thunderstorms will still be possible across portions of western and south central North Dakota this evening into tonight. The main expected hazards are large hail up to the size of golf balls, and damaging wind gusts up to 70 MPH. Stay weather aware, and have multiple receive warnings.
Here’s the expected timing for the severe thunderstorm risk this evening into tonight for western and portions of south central North Dakota. The city of Williston and Bismarck were chosen to represent the northwest and south central respectively.