Today’s Forecast:
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84°F
Current Temperature
Clear
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Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 11:50AM CDT until July 26 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND (Expires: July 26, 2026 11:00 am)
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Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105
expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman, Clay, Grant, West Otter Tail, and
Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Cass, Richland, and Traill
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 11 AM CDT Sunday. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 25 at 11:50AM CDT until July 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND (Expires: July 26, 2026 9:00 pm)
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Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105
expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Norman, Clay, Grant, West Otter Tail, and
Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Cass, Richland, and Traill
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 11 AM CDT Sunday. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Today:Patchy smoke after 4pm. Sunny. High near 98, with temperatures falling to around 96 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 97. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight:Patchy smoke before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Heat index values as high as 97. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday:Sunny, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Today’s Report:
Not Recommended for biking. High near 96°F. Light wind (8 mph). Hot temperatures (high near 96°F). Smoke or haze in forecast. Temperatures outside comfort limits (96°F).
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Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
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Rain: Favorable conditions
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Wind: Favorable conditions
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Heat: Marginal weather factor
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Smoke: Marginal weather factor
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Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
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Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended
6/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 96°F. Light wind (8 mph). Hot temperatures (high near 96°F). Smoke or haze in forecast. Temperatures outside comfort limits (96°F).
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Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
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Rain: Favorable conditions
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Wind: Favorable conditions
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Heat: Marginal weather factor
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Smoke: Marginal weather factor
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Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended
13/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 96°F. Light wind (8 mph). Hot temperatures (high near 96°F). Smoke or haze in forecast. Temperatures outside comfort limits (96°F).
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Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
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Rain: Favorable conditions
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Wind: Favorable conditions
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Heat: Marginal weather factor
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Smoke: Marginal weather factor
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Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended
12/100
Not Recommended for fishing. High near 96°F. Light wind (8 mph). Hot temperatures (high near 96°F). Smoke or haze in forecast. Temperatures outside comfort limits (96°F).
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Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
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Rain: Favorable conditions
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Wind: Favorable conditions
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Heat: Marginal weather factor
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Smoke: Marginal weather factor
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Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended
13/100
About Moorhead & Fargo Area
Moorhead & Fargo Area is a Red River valley destination for river paths, parks, events, biking, paddling windows, and prairie sunsets.
Make the Most of a Moorhead & Fargo Area Day
Use wind, heat, and river level checks to decide whether the day is best for biking, paddling, events, or downtown stops.
Weather Tips for Moorhead & Fargo Area
- Prairie wind, summer heat, river levels, and thunderstorm timing are the main concerns.
- Wind, waves, current, and lightning should guide water plans more than sunshine alone.
- After steady rain, favor paved paths, overlooks, visitor centers, or town-based plans until trails and launch areas recover.
- Check both temperature and wind, because Minnesota lake, river, prairie, and bluff destinations can feel very different from the nearest city forecast.
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Moorhead & Fargo Area rather than forcing one itinerary. Match wind, rain timing, temperature, water conditions, and trail surfaces to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.
7-Day Forecast for Moorhead & Fargo Area
