⚠️ Extreme Heat Warning – West Polk; East Polk; North Clearwater; South Beltrami; Grand Forks; Griggs; Steele; Traill – Monday, July 13, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 13 at 10:42PM CDT until July 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND

Details

* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100.

* WHERE…In Minnesota, South Beltrami, East Polk, North Clearwater,
and West Polk Counties. In North Dakota, Grand Forks, Griggs,
Steele, and Traill Counties.

* WHEN…Until 10 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Overnight relief tonight into Tuesday morning
will be minimal, with overnight low temperatures remaining in the
low to mid 70s along with high humidity.

Instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter,
you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from
the heat.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.