By: Chief Meteorologist Kevin Lawrence
lawrence@kfyrtv.com
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Wednesday, July 21
Thunderstorms with heavy rain are likely Wednesday night through Friday as a few disturbances approach the state from Montana. The potential exists for 2 to 3 inches of rain from these thunderstorms. The weekend should be dry with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Monday, July 19
Several chances for showers and thunderstorms can be expected with this wetter than normal July week. This weather pattern is more reminiscent of June.
Wednesday, July 14
I don`t foresee any large and damaging thunderstorm outbreaks through the weekend, but there is a chance for a few thunderstorms. We will likely have a round or two of severe weather next week, but it`s a little too early to speculate on the specifics. Look for highs in the 80s and 90s. It`s July!
Sunday, July 11
Firstly, it did rain while camping! I knew it! (see July 6th post). Tent held up well, and we were fine. Mosquitoes were a real pain though. Is there any good reason they exists? What a nuisance.
Looking ahead to this week, we have several chances for showers and thunderstorms on a scattered basis Monday-Wednesday. Thursday into the weekend should be dry, so the best chance for rain will be the first half of the week. In case you`re camping this upcoming weekend, I`m sure you`ll be nice and dry. Why?? ...Because we won`t be camping! You know--Murphy`s Law!!
Thursday, July 8
It was one year ago today Dickinson was hit by a tornado.
Scattered thunderstorms are likely this weekend, but it does not appear we`re going to have a significant severe weather outbreak. Having said that, severe thunderstorms are possible, with hail being the main threat. The best chance appears to be Saturday evening. The highest probability for severe weather will be over the eastern half of North Dakota. Don`t cancel any outdoor plans, but keep a close eye to the sky. I strongly recommend signing up for WeatherCall here on the web site if you have not done so yet.
Tuesday, July 6
High temperatures will warm from the 70s Wednesday into the 80s and maybe low 90s Thursday through Saturday. Chances for thunderstorms will increase just in time for the weekend, especially Saturday sorry to say. Maybe it`s the fact I want to go camping that day?! The good news is I don`t see very hot weather until perhaps the following week.
Friday, July 2
Have a happy and safe holiday weekend! Click on the above link for the latest Hazardous Weather Outlook.
Please visit our main weather page for the updated forecast today through the next seven days (click "weather" upper-left corner of this page).
Temperatures the week of July 5th will mainly be in the 80s.
Monday, June 28
Temperatures warm into the 90s widespread Wednesday and Thursday. Thunderstorm chances will increase by Thursday evening and again at just about any time over the holiday weekend. It appears the best chances for thunderstorms will occur Saturday and Sunday, July 3rd and 4th.
I cannot answer "exactly when will it rain" questions as it`s still too uncertain what kind of weather we`ll contend with.
You`d be safe to plan on having scattered thunderstorms over the Northern Plains for the July 4th holiday weekend. I would suggest having alternative plans in case of inclement weather.
Wednesday, June 23
Severe thunderstorms are again becoming more of a likelihood Friday evening and again on Saturday. The Storm Prediction Center has all of North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota under a risk for severe weather at that time. A large complex of thunderstorms forming in Montana will likely move over North Dakota and South Dakota overnight Friday night into early Saturday. Another round of thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon and evening.
Monday, June 21
Severe weather keeping me very busy in the Forecast Center here on the first day of summer. Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely over the First Warn viewing area Monday night through the night.
The next potentially severe round of weather will be later this week, probably Friday and/or Saturday.
Please take a look at the latest Hazardous Weather Outlook link above for the latest threats.
Friday, June 18
Next week will likely bring a couple rounds of strong thunderstorms once again. We`re in the midst of an active weather pattern as disturbances continue to roll in off the Pacific Ocean. Temperatures will warm a bit too, with highs most days in the 80s.
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