7-2-18 Northern Plains: Strong to severe storm risks the first half of the week. B.

Today’s Video: 

Good Monday morning everyone. We have a few areas of light showers this morning that will work off to the north and east and weaken into the early afternoon. 

We’ll need to watch for storms to fire this evening along a frontal boundary into the overnight hours. Focusing on Central Minnesota for the greatest coverage this evening and overnight. This comes with the risk for strong to severe storms including large hail, damaging winds and an isolated tornado. 

Scattered showers and storms develop in the Western Dakotas overnight and those in North Dakota persist into the morning hours: 

Here’s a look at total rainfall over the next 36 hours: 

Another risk for severe weather likely develops late tomorrow into the overnight hours. A few supercell thunderstorms could develop tomorrow evening with large hail and isolated tornadoes before storms develop into a cluster and push to the east with damaging winds and hail possible. 

Additional development in southeastern portions of the forecast area possible Wednesday afternoon/evening with some storms containing large hail and damaging winds: 

The week likely ends drier as high pressure works into the area. Here’s a look at total rain through Saturday night: 

Here’s a look at high temperatures over the next 4 days: 

Here’s a look at low temperatures over the next 4 days: 

Here’s a look at afternoon dew points over the next 4 days: 

Here’s a look at winds over the next 4 days: 

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out and have a great day!