If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for North Dakota can be found at travel.dot.nd.gov and for Minnesota at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1 in either state.

ESFLOT A strong storm system will deliver waves of showers and a few thunderstorms Monday afternoon through Tuesday. Widespread rainfall amounts over 1 inch are possible with embedded streaks as high as 3 to 4 inches. The exact placement of the heaviest rainfall will depend on the ultimate movement of the most persistent showers and thunderstorms, with our forecast currently favoring areas west of Interstate 55 as having the highest threat for more than 1 inch of rain. With vegetation remaining dormant and soil moisture remaining above average, soil infiltration of rainfall will be limited and cause increased runoff into low lying spots and rivers. As a result, rivers may rise to or above bankfull, and low-lying locations with poor drainage such as farm fields and ditches may flood where the rain is heaviest. This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential impacts are possible, but not yet certain. Persons should closely monitor forecasts including the possibility of flood watches, warnings, and advisories. Additional hydrologic outlooks may be issued over the next 24 hours as the rainfall event nears.