Shower and a few t-storms will affect the area today and lingering into tonight and Friday for areas near the Canadian border. Chances of 0.50 inch or more of rain remain highest (50-70 percent) north of Highway 2. #ndwx #mnwx

Rain showers and scattered thunderstorms, with a chance of 0.50" or more late tonight into Friday. #ndwx #mnwx

Rain showers are possible this week, with a chance of 0.50" or more Thursday and Friday. #ndwx #mnwx

Rain showers are possible this week, with a chance of 0.50" or more Wednesday through Saturday. #ndwx #mnwx

A Wind Advisory is in effect today into this evening across the Red River Valley and locations west. Strong winds 20 to 30 mph gusting to 50 mph are expected today, with southerly winds shifting to the west behind a cold front this afternoon and evening. #NDwx #MNwx

Widespread rain showers and isolated thunderstorms arrive later this evening and continue through Sunday before ending Sunday evening. Most should receive 0.1-0.25" rainfall, with best chances for 0.5" or more in SE ND and NW MN. #NDwx #MNwx

Near critical fire weather conditions this afternoon and early evening across NW and west-central MN. For more information on burning restrictions for MN, see: https://t.co/d9NXlIzDe3 #NDwx #MNwx

Breezy winds and dry conditions will allow for elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon within the Red River Valley into northwest and west-central Minnesota. Use caution with outdoor equipment, and Use extra caution if burning today. #ndwx #mnwx

Frost/Freeze Impacts Tuesday night/early Wednesday. Low temperatures are shown. #ndwx #mnwx

The next couple of nights/early mornings will see a risk of freeze or frost conditions in many areas. #ndwx #mnwx

Lows will drop to the lower to middle 30s tonight into Monday morning. These temperatures could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation, and possible damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Take steps now to protect sensitive plants from the cold. #NDwx #MNwx

Midday Friday Update : The Wind Advisory has been extended through 7pm and expanded to include parts of west central Minnesota. Northwest winds gusting to 55 mph are expected. Winds will begin to taper off by 7 PM. #MNwx #NDwx

A cold front will shift winds to the north and cause speeds to increase. Gusts to 45 mph will be possible mainly from the Red River Valley eastward. Winds will begin to taper off after 4 PM. #MNwx #NDwx

A special weather statement has been issued for Larimore ND, Emerado ND and Gilby ND until 12:30 AM CDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Lake of the Woods County, MN until 11:15 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Angle Inlet MN until 10:45 PM CDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Hallock MN, Lancaster MN and Lake Bronson MN until 9:15 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Greenbush MN, Badger MN and Pinecreek MN until 9:15 PM CDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Greenbush MN, Badger MN and Fox MN until 9:00 PM CDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Drayton ND, Kennedy MN and Donaldson MN until 8:45 PM CDT