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Latest Disaster Preparedness Report - May 28, 2026

Daryl Ritchison
NDAWN Director and North Dakota State Climatologist

Summary

  • Above average temperatures to continue, although, maximums look to be lower after this weekend.
  • Scattered Thunderstorms this weekend and early next week.
  • Yet, most areas probably below average for rain in next 10 days. (average would be around 1inch)
  • High temperatures with below average precipitation increases our evaporation potential, drying down the soils quickly.
  • Drought expansion is foreseen in June.
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Drought

Information on drought management in North Dakota
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Flood

Information on preparing for and dealing with flooding in North Dakota
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Winter Weather

Information on Winter Weather Management in North Dakota
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Summer Storms

Summer storm resources from NDSU Extension