Bottineau County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
451 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /351 PM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024/

Rain showers will continue across the region this evening and overnight.
Winds remain breezy across the eastern Dakotas and Minnesota. 
Overnight lows from the mid to upper 30s in northern Montana and
North Dakota, to the 40s and lower 50s in Minnesota.

Temperatures will trend cooler through the end of the week, with
highs broadly in the 40s and 50s by Sunday. Occasional chances for
measurable rainfall continue for most area through early next 
week.

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BOTTINEAU County, North Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For BOTTINEAU County
600 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

NORTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GRAND FORKS LGT RAIN 46 44 93 E8 29.62R FOG GRND FRKS AFB LGT RAIN 46 45 93 E9 29.61R FOG DEVILS LAKE LGT RAIN 45 44 97 E8 29.61R FOG

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 500pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 69 degrees west, near 50 degrees central, and near 50 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly sunny west, light rain central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 17%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 26 mph with gusts at 37 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the east at 16 mph with gusts at 24 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 69 degrees at WILLISTON. The lowest temperature is CLOUDY degrees at GRAND FORKS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BOTTINEAU County,ND

251 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /151 PM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024/ DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BOTTINEAU County, ND
253 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 REST OF TODAY
Showers, cooler. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
TONIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the morning.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 30. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. A chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Rain likely in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For North Dakota N DAKOTA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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