NWS Grand Forks

Breaking down the differences between meteorological and astronomical summer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The warm weather to end May was all but fitting for the start of meteorological summer, which runs from June 1st to August 31st. Astronomical summer is marked by the summer solstice, which is on June 21st this year and goes until September 23rd. Astronomical and meteorological summer span different time frames since astronomical summer’s length…

Smoke from Canada wildfires could aggravate health issues,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As wildfires in northwestern Canada send smoke across our region, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is advising those, especially with respiratory conditions, to limit prolonged outdoor activities. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks says a cold front will drive wildfire smoke to the ground by Thursday as winds shift to the north and…

Volunteers helping to fill sandbags in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the rapidly melting snowpack and rivers beginning to overflow, students and volunteers are taking time out of their day to help Cass County with the flood fight. As of Wednesday afternoon, there has already been approximately 60,000 sandbags filled. But they are in need of more help to attain their goal. “We are looking…