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Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >

Seasonal temperatures, dry conditions, and smoky conditions will be present in the Northern Rockies through Monday.
A mix of wet and dry thunderstorms within the colored area will have the potential to produce gusty and erratic winds leading to a critical fire weather day.