A derecho with winds up to 80 mph is forecast to hit the Dakotas and parts of Minnesota.

A severe weather event known as a derecho is forecasted to hit the Dakotas and parts of Minnesota on Monday, July 28, 2025, with wind gusts up to 80 mph, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes. Derechos are widespread, long-lived windstorms associated with severe thunderstorms, capable of producing straight-line winds as destructive as tornadoes or Category 1 hurricanes. These storms pose significant risks to people and property, and the National Weather Service advises monitoring the weather closely and seeking shelter if necessary.