Russ Thomas

Fargo

Chief Meteorologist at KVLY-TV (South Fargo, ND)

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FIRST ALERT: Significant severe thunderstorm threat tonight

1 week ago | valleynewslive.com | Russ Thomas

FRIDAY (FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY): Today is a First Alert Weather Day due to a significant severe weather threat this evening into the overnight hours. Tornadoes, some strong, will be possible, mainly south of Hwy. 2. There is potential for significantly large hail- more than 2″ in diameter. We also have the potential for significant damaging wind gusts pf more than 75 mph.
Tornado Warning in Otter Tail County

1 week ago | valleynewslive.com | Devin Fry |Russ Thomas
Beautiful Easter Weekend!

2 months ago | valleynewslive.com | Russ Thomas

FRIDAY NIGHT: Skies will begin clearing out late evening following a mostly cloudy, cool, breezy day. We’ll see a clear and chilly start to our Saturday with lows in the 20s. SATURDAY - SUNDAY: Sunshine returns just in time for the weekend! Saturday will feature lighter winds as well. The morning will be chilly in the 20s, and highs warm into the low 50s to middle for most. Easter Sunday will be warmer into the upper 50s and mid 60s, with a south southeast breeze with gusts to 25 mph.
First Alert Tracking Rain, Snow, and Very Strong Winds Saturday Night And Sunday

Mar 21, 2025 | valleynewslive.com | Russ Thomas

FRIDAY NIGHT - SATURDAY: A cold front from Canada swept through our region during the morning hours bringing a few snow showers. Snow showers are moving out and skies have been clearing. Strong northerly winds, gusting above 30 mph, have knocked temperatures into the upper 20s to mid 30s, feeling even cooler because of the winds. It will feel quite chilly through the evening and overnight hours. Winds will diminish by this evening and overnight hours.
Weather Whiplash: Our spring like to start the week will transition quickly as winter weather returns Tuesday

Mar 3, 2025 | valleynewslive.com | Russ Thomas

MONDAY EVENING: Temperatures in the upper 40s to lower 50s for much of the region has been the story on this early March Monday. It’s easily been the warmest day of the season for most locations under a mostly sunny sky. Tonight, clouds will take over with moisture from a Colorado low developing in the central plains lifting into the southern RRV and southern Lakes Country. There is an isolated shot at a sprinkle or light rain shower in west central MN.
First Alert Weather Day on Friday for the possibility of damaging wind gusts over 50mph

Feb 27, 2025 | valleynewslive.com | Russ Thomas

THURSDAY NIGHT: A sunny start to our Thursday transitioned into a cloudy afternoon for most of the region. This cloud cover held temperatures below what we’ve seen over the last few days with the exception of the James River Valley and southern Red River Valley where temperatures have climbed well into the 40s to lower 50s. Winds will increase rapidly this evening ahead of a cold front which will barrel through the region overnight through midday Friday. This leads us into our...
Well above seasonal temperatures continue throughout the week

Feb 24, 2025 | valleynewslive.com | Russ Thomas

OVERNIGHT: Temperatures will drop below freezing for almost the entire region as we go through the overnight hours. With the snow melt from Monday, it may lead to some scattered areas of ice on the roads as we start our Tuesday commute. Clouds will build in overnight with some areas of fog possible resulting in some reduced visibilities. Morning temps will be in the low 20’s in the north to the upper 20s to near 30 in the southern valley.
FIRST ALERT: Dangerously low chills tonight through Tuesday

Feb 17, 2025 | valleynewslive.com | Russ Thomas

FIRST ALERT MONDAY EVENING: As you might expect another night of dangerously cold wind chills are expected across the region. FIRST ALERT TUESDAY: Arctic air will linger on Tuesday, leading to morning lows in the 20s below zero and wind chills in the 40s to 50s below zero once again. Temperatures do climb back into the single digits below zero, with wind chills in the 20s and 30s below zero, on Tuesday afternoon.
First Alert: Dangerous cold overnight into Tuesday morning

Feb 10, 2025 | valleynewslive.com | Russ Thomas

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: OVERNIGHT - TUESDAY: Extreme Cold Warning and Cold Weather Advisory take effect this evening for the valley until noon Tuesday. Temperatures will plummet overnight, dropping to around -20 by morning. Wind chill will range form -30 to -40 in the advisory area and -40 to -50 in the warning. Exposed skin can freeze in minutes at these numbers. Continue to dress in layers, covering skin, if you must go outside.
FIRST ALERT: Another round of snow Friday afternoon- Saturday morning

Feb 7, 2025 | valleynewslive.com | Russ Thomas

FIRST ALERT WEATHER FRIDAY - SATURDAY: Our next storm system is moving into the valley this afternoon, bringing moderate snowfall to areas in the southern valley. Temperatures will also climb into the teens during the afternoon hours. Light snow starts pushing into southeastern ND early afternoon, becoming heavier throughout the evening hours. By the overnight hours, expect moderate to heavy snowfall at the ND-SD border, Lakes Country, and the southern Red River Valley.