Griggs County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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7 Day Forecast

Medium & Long Range Outlook

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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1239 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /1139 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024/

Clear to partly cloudy tonight, with scattered showers across 
southeastern North Dakota, eastern South Dakota, and southern 
Minnesota. Low temperatures tonight will generally be in the mid
30s to mid 40s.

Widespread highs in the 70s are expected by Thursday, with
increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms during the day
and for Thursday night. 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.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

GRIGGS 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 GRIGGS County
400 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS FARGO PTCLDY 51 31 46 SE13 30.04S JAMESTOWN MOCLDY 49 32 52 SE16 29.95F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 400am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 47 degrees west, near 48 degrees central, and near 51 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the south at 12 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 51 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 39 degrees at MINOT AFB.

All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For GRIGGS 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 GRIGGS County, ND
328 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Windy. South winds 25 to 35 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows 45 to 50. Windy. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
FRIDAY
Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs 50 to 55. 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. Highs 50 to 55.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers. Highs 55 to 60.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs 65 to 70.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs 65 to 70. Lows in the mid 40s.
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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