Fortuna, North Dakota Weather
Fortuna, North Dakota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Fortuna, Divide County.
Full aviation weather for Fortuna is published on the Crosby Municipal Airport (KD50) page, 35 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 2 airfields within reach of Fortuna have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Fortuna: Sher-Wood Airport (KPWD) 57 km
Conditions reported at KD50 describe the airfield itself. Weather 35 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Fortuna specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Fortuna.
About Fortuna, North Dakota
Fortuna rests on the broad, sweeping canvas of the northern prairie, a place where the sky feels vast enough to swallow clouds whole. It lies 53.2 miles north of Williston, ND (from Williston, ND: bearing 352°T), and is situated 22.0 miles west of Crosby. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a sea of grass that rolls and dips, punctuated by the occasional cluster of cottonwoods that offer a brief, verdant respite. In the quiet hum of a summer afternoon, the air itself seems to vibrate with the dry heat, carrying the scent of sun-baked earth and wild sage. Evenings bring a breathtaking clarity, the stars emerging with an intensity that feels almost tangible against the deepening indigo of twilight. This is a landscape that demands patience, rewarding the observer with a profound sense of space and the quiet dignity of endurance. The history of Fortuna is etched into the very bones of its economy, a narrative of resilience tied to the fertile soil and the relentless pursuit of agriculture. For generations, wheat and barley have been the lifeblood of this region, their golden stalks a familiar sight stretching to the horizon, a testament to the hard work and dedication of the farming families who call Fortuna home. The town itself, a collection of sturdy buildings that have weathered countless seasons, reflects this pragmatic spirit. While no grand universities or bustling industries define its character, Fortuna possesses a quiet charm, a steadfastness that speaks of a community built on shared experience and a deep connection to the land. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons, a deliberate pace that allows for contemplation and a profound appreciation for the simple, enduring beauty of the prairie.
Live animated radar for Fortuna and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Fortuna, Divide County, North Dakota |
| Coordinates | 48.910032°N, 103.77937°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 58844 |
| Area Code | 701 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fortuna, North Dakota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fortuna, North Dakota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Fortuna includes coordinates 48.910032°N, 103.779370°W, situated in Divide County. ZIP code 58844. Telephone area code: 701. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
