Cavalier County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
656 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /556 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

Widespread highs in the 70s are expected today, with increasing 
chances for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into 
tonight. An isolated strong storm is possible, mainly in western 
South Dakota. The weather will then trend cooler for the end of 
the work week and into the weekend, with continued decent chances 
for measurable rainfall Friday through Sunday for most areas.

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

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Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress

Hourly Observations For CAVALIER County
700 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GRAND FORKS PTCLDY 42 30 62 SE13 29.98F GRND FRKS AFB CLEAR 43 29 59 SE9 29.96F DEVILS LAKE PTCLDY 45 34 65 SE12 29.90F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 42 degrees west, near 46 degrees central, and near 52 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, partly cloudy central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 9 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 16 mph with gusts at 28 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 30 degrees at HETTINGER ARPT.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CAVALIER County,ND

359 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Southeast winds gusting to 40 mph combined with afternoon relative humidity percentages in the 30 to 35 percent range will lead to elevated fire weather conditions today. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not anticipated.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CAVALIER County, ND
643 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs 70 to 75. Windy. South winds 20 to 30 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows 45 to 50. Windy. South winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Breezy. Lows 35 to 40. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Windy. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 30.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to 55.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Lows 40 to 45.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
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 APR 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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