If you thought it can't last forever, you're right.
This stretch of 80-degree October days the northern Red River region is experiencing apparently will end Friday. Just not abruptly.
The National Weather Service says the forecast high is expected in Grand Forks to be only about 78.
OK, perhaps that's not really more like October.
But Saturday and Sunday's high temperatures are forecast to be chilly. Well, more chilly than the rest of this week. We're talking in the upper 60s.
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Perhaps the parkas can stay parked in the closet a bit longer.
In fact, much of eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota are under a fire weather watch through Wednesday night. According to the National Weather Service, "Strong south winds and low humidity" along with unseasonably warm temperatures and dry air will contribute to create conditions favorable for fires to grow out of control. Outdoor burning isn't banned, but it's "not recommended" for Wednesday.
Fire danger shouldn't continue to be an issue later in the week, though, since there's a chance of showers Friday night and Saturday. Generally mild weather will continue to favor all kinds of outdoors endeavors this week, from typically fall activities such as harvest (excluding sugar beets) and fall yard work to more summer-like picnics and leisurely strolls.
The updated National Weather Service forecast for Grand Forks:
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southeast wind between 10 and 13 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south wind between 13 and 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South southeast wind between 14 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south southeast wind between 15 and 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
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Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high near 79.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Columbus Day: AA chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
