Graphic courtesy of the National Weather Service

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Things are heating up in North Dakota.

Forecasters are calling for the temperature to reach upwards of 101 by Saturday across the state. Ag Central Meteorologist Mick Kjar says we will go from extreme lows last week to extreme highs this week.

Thursday highs are expected to remain around the mid 90’s and will continue to climb into Saturday with estimated highs of 101 degrees.

Kjar says it’s important to keep some things in mind and a dash of possible rain may help to cool some things off.

A fire weather watch will be issued for Northeast and Eastern North Dakota and Northern Minnesota Friday afternoon and evening. Next week, highs will level off in the lower 90’s.