Grand Forks 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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GRAND FORKS County, North Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For GRAND FORKS County
800 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GRAND FORKS MOSUNNY 47 32 56 S16 29.98S GRND FRKS AFB SUNNY 47 32 55 SE12 29.95F DEVILS LAKE SUNNY 49 34 56 SE14 29.90S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 47 degrees west, near 49 degrees central, and near 56 degrees east. Current sky conditions are sunny west, sunny central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 15 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 56 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 39 degrees at HETTINGER ARPT and DICKINSON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For GRAND FORKS 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 GRAND FORKS County, ND
643 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Windy. South winds around 20 mph increasing to around 30 mph this afternoon.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows 45 to 50. Windy. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Breezy. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers, breezy. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning. Windy. Highs 50 to 55. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Highs 50 to 55.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs 65 to 70.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs 70 to 75.
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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