Wilkin County Emergency Management

09/03/2026

Scattered thunderstorms today into tonight. For this afternoon and evening (roughly 3 pm to 10 pm) the atmosphere is forecast to be unstable enough to cause a few storms to become severe. Remember, not all areas within the outlook area gets a storm today. The outlook is to indicate that storms that do form may become severe.

There is a 2 of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms across much of eastern North Dakota into northwest and west central Minnesota this afternoon and evening. Hazards include hail to the size of golf balls, wind gusts to 60 mph, and possibly a tornado.

08/25/2026

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Minnesota and North Dakota until 1 AM CDT

Primary Hazards: Scattered hail of lime to Apple size and wind gusts up to 75 mph possible. Cannot rule out a tornado or two as well.

07/11/2026

Sunny, Hot & Humid prevail thru Monday. Heat index values are expected to climb into the 95-110 degree range Sunday & Monday.

07/07/2026

** 210 am Wednesday update.... post no longer valid flood watch cancelled and severe t-storm threat has ended **

A few strong to severe storms could bring winds up to 60 mph and quarter sized hail between 9 pm and 4 am, primarily in areas near the South Dakota border and into into parts of west central Minnesota. Heavy rainfall in the risk area may lead to flash flooding.

07/07/2026

A few strong to severe storms could bring winds up to 60 mph and quarter sized hail between 6 pm and midnight, primarily in areas near the South Dakota border and into into parts of west central Minnesota including Grant County. Heavy rainfall in the risk area may lead to increased chance for flash flooding especially in more urban areas.

07/07/2026

⚠️SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Wilkin County until 10PM⚠️

07/06/2026

07/03/2026

** Updated ** Due to more stable air moving in from the north, there is no longer a risk of a strong or severe storm today in far northeast North Dakota and far northwest Minnesota. For the rest of the area roughly south of Highway 2, a few storms may develop this afternoon and evening with a severe storm still possible.

07/02/2026

The greatest risk of severe storms this afternoon into the evening will exist across south central into parts of southeast North Dakota and west central Minnesota. Storms will develop in clusters across the risk area. Some of the strongest storms may become severe, with hail and wind being the primary threats. Have a way to recieve weather information into the afternoon and evening.

07/02/2026

The greatest risk of severe storms this afternoon into the evening will exist across south central into parts of southeast North Dakota and across eastern South Dakota into a small part of west central and southwest Minnesota. A thunderstorm complex is forecast to develop and move southeast across the level 3 out of 5 area (enhanced risk) with damaging winds the main hazard, though large hail and an isolated tornado are also possible. The risk of severe weather diminishes as you go north toward Bemidji & Grand Forks. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) will adjust this forecast as need thru the day.