Weather
Grand Forks Winds: Gusts Reach 45 MPH Monday
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Grand Forks, North Dakota – Wind gusts could reach 45 mph Monday as widespread rain and strong winds move through eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Forks, southerly winds will strengthen Monday morning, with gusts of 25 to 40 mph across the region. The strongest winds during this first round are expected in the southern Red River Valley.
Fargo could see gusts peak near 45 mph Monday morning, while Valley City could reach 41 mph. Wahpeton could see gusts around 41 mph, and Grand Forks could reach 40 mph.
A second round arrives behind a cold front Monday night into Tuesday. Winds will shift to the west and northwest, with gusts of 30 to 50 mph. The Devils Lake Basin and northeast North Dakota face the strongest winds during this period.
Devils Lake could see gusts near 47 mph, while Langdon could also reach 47 mph. Cando could peak near 46 mph, Hillsboro near 45 mph and Cooperstown near 44 mph.
The Weather Service said winds approaching 50 mph in northeast North Dakota could blow around unsecured light objects and bring down small tree branches. Residents should secure outdoor furniture, trash containers and other lightweight items before winds strengthen.
Drivers, especially those operating high-profile vehicles, should be prepared for changing wind conditions Monday and Tuesday. Gusts will accompany widespread rainfall as the system crosses the region.
The strongest winds shift behind the cold front Monday night into Tuesday before easing by Tuesday evening across much of the region.
