From Valleynewslive · · 1m 30s
A soaking rain and 50 mph gusts open the week
Monday brings rain, thunder and a wind advisory to eastern North Dakota before the 70s return.
In brief
Monday brings rain, thunder and a wind advisory to eastern North Dakota before the 70s return. Monday is the wet, windy, coolest day of the week; tie down loose items and expect hard driving, then look for 70s by Thursday. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Wind advisory is up
The James River Valley is under an advisory from 3 PM Monday to 4 AM Tuesday, northeast ND from 10 PM to 7 AM. Westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph, gusting to 50.
“Strong westerly winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph will blow around unsecured items and tree branches”
Rain arrives mid-morning
Clear skies overnight give way to light rain pushing in from the south and west, which turns heavier through the day into a soaking rain in spots.
Thunder by afternoon
A small chance of thundershowers rides on top of the soaking rain, so expect thunder and lightning before it all clears out in the evening. Totals of 0.5 to 1 inch.
Wind shifts direction
South-southeasterly gusts of 30 to 40 mph run through morning and afternoon, then the wind swings around from the west Monday evening and holds above 30 mph overnight.
Coolest day of the week
Cloud cover and rain hold Monday afternoon highs in the 50s and 60s. Fargo tops out at 63 after a low of 51.
“afternoon temperatures will "only" reach the 50s and 60s”
Warmth returns by Thursday
Tuesday stays windy, a weak disturbance sprinkles showers Wednesday, and southern areas may see rain Friday. Highs climb back to the mid-70s to close the week.
In short
Monday is the wet, windy, coolest day of the week; tie down loose items and expect hard driving, then look for 70s by Thursday.
