National Weather ServiceNorth DakotaHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in North Dakota
The National Weather Service issued 7 heat advisories for North Dakota in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 45th most of any state. 2026 through September: 11, 164% above the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Richland was covered most often (34 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does North Dakota get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of North Dakota. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 11 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does North Dakota get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in North Dakota?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | 34 | 15 | July 29, 2026 |
| Sargent | 32 | 13 | July 29, 2026 |
| Burleigh | 31 | 8 | August 2, 2026 |
| Emmons | 31 | 8 | August 2, 2026 |
| Grant | 31 | 10 | August 2, 2026 |
| Dickey | 30 | 9 | July 29, 2026 |
| La Moure | 30 | 9 | July 29, 2026 |
| Ransom | 29 | 12 | July 29, 2026 |
| Morton | 28 | 5 | August 20, 2025 |
| McIntosh | 27 | 6 | July 29, 2026 |
| Oliver | 27 | 8 | July 29, 2026 |
| Sioux | 27 | 5 | August 20, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a heat advisory?
A heat advisory means heat that can make people ill, especially those without cooling, below the office's extreme heat warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in North Dakota.