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Latest Disaster Preparedness Report - July 23, 2026

Daryl Ritchison
NDAWN Director and North Dakota State Climatologist

Summary

  • Hot and Dry Conditions will continue for most of North Dakota for the next week. Possibly longer
  • There will be some widely scattered thunderstorms tomorrow. Some localized severe weather possible with the storms.
  • Triple digit heat this weekend. Especially in southwestern and south-central part of the the state.
  • Above average temperatures with below average rain through the end of the month
  • Further drought expansion is likely.
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Drought

Information on drought management in North Dakota
Floodwaters are threatening this barnes county farm structure

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