Strong winds shifted from the south to the west Friday as a strong low-pressure system brought rain to northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Gusts peaked at 36 miles per hour at Grand Forks International Airport.
The National Weather Service said the winds will continue out of the west today.
Gusts should reach only 24 miles per hour, but the temperature will peak at about 67.
The winds are forecast to subside and switch to the east Sunday with the mercury hitting 72.
Severe weather reports came from Benson and Ramsey counties Thursday night.
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A trained spotter said hail fell for about 10 minutes seven miles southwest of Maddock, N.D., in Benson County.
The public said pea-size hail fell for about five minutes two miles southeast of Hampden, N.D., in Ramsey County.
The heaviest rainfall totals came from Red Lake Falls, Minn., with 1.27 inches, and 1.06 inches five miles northeast of Sarles, N.D.
Other amounts reported in North Dakota include .74 at Cavalier, .60 at Pembina, .54 at Langdon, and .49 at Starkweather.
In Minnesota, Hallock reported .57 of an inch, Roseau .55, and Warroad .49.
