Summertime Heat Prompts Fire Danger in the Northern Plains

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12 May 2025 10:40 PM

NORTHERN PLAINS - Temperatures were incredibly warm on Mother's Day across the Northern Plains. We had May temperatures reach the HIGH NINETIES for some, including record high temperatures broken across cities, including Grand Forks, ND, which soared to 99° on Sunday afternoon. More records are looking likely today.

Fire weather alerts remain through Monday for portions of the Northern Plains. We have seen a combination of record heat, low relative humidity, and gusty winds, which has increased the fire danger.

Fire danger will linger through Tuesday. The Storm Prediction Center keeps an elevated to critical risk for fire weather in place Tuesday.

The record heat will continue as above-average temperatures kick off the week across the Northern Plains. Cities that normally average 60s will dig into the upper 80s and 90s.

Tuesday, temperatures will continue to run 20°- 30° above average, making it feel like summer! With these above-average temps in place, we can see the potential to break records through the day.

Cities like Fargo, ND will have a significant temperature drop by the later half of the week.

For those who aren't a fan of the heat, just wait a few days! A big pattern shift will occur during the first half of this week, dropping temperatures to more seasonal spring-like weather. Stay tuned to Weather Nation for the latest details.

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