Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Grand Forks, ND
Issued by NWS Grand Forks, ND
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694 FXUS63 KFGF 222325 AFDFGF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 625 PM CDT Thu May 22 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... - The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. && .UPDATE... Issued at 625 PM CDT Thu May 22 2025 Quiet this evening across the FA. Other then a few adjustments to sky grids as cu dissipates this evening with the loss of daytime heating, forecast remains on track. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 238 PM CDT Thu May 22 2025 ...Synopsis... Strong zonal flow remains in place across the central and southern CONUS, with a narrow, but amplified omega ridge extending well into Canada. Warm air and moisture remain south of the zonal jet through the remainder of the week and into the weekend. There will be a slight chance for showers Sunday through Tuesday, mainly along and south of Interstate 94. Heading further into next week, warmer temperatures gradually work into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest as the southern jet weakens and ridging builds back into the area. Afternoon highs in the upper 70s to low 80s will be supported next Wednesday and Thursday. Overnight lows look to remain above freezing through the forecast period with upper 30s tonight and mid to upper 40s onward into the weekend and next week. && .AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 625 PM CDT Thu May 22 2025 VFR conditions throughout the TAF period at all TAF sites. Northerly winds decrease and turn variable overnight, before returning Friday morning out of the east. There is a low chance for some fog to form late tonight into early Friday morning. It doesnt look widespread right now, if it even forms at all. && .FGF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... ND...None. MN...None. && $$ UPDATE...Rafferty DISCUSSION...Lynch AVIATION...Rafferty