Kidder County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1058 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /958 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

Scattered snow showers persist across the region this afternoon
along with strong northwest winds. Todays high temperatures will 
only be in the mid 30s to mid 40s. Conditions improve through the 
weekend, with warming temperatures, decreasing winds, and overall 
dry conditions. Rain chances return to the forecast late Sunday 
night through Monday, with temperatures back to near average, in 
the lower 50s to lower 60s.

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Hourly Observations For KIDDER County
400 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS FARGO LGT SNOW 36 23 59 W26G40 30.11R JAMESTOWN CLOUDY 34 17 50 NW24G36 30.15R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 35 degrees west, near 34 degrees central, and near 36 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and light snow east. In the west, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 59%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. Winds are from the north at 26 mph with gusts at 36 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 24 mph with gusts at 38 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 26 mph with gusts at 40 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light snow. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 36 degrees at YANKTON and HETTINGER ARPT. The lowest temperature is 31 degrees at DEVILS LAKE.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For KIDDER County,ND

219 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /119 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 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 KIDDER County, ND
256 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TODAY
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Snow accumulation little or no. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the evening. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening. Chance of snow 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Decreasing clouds. A 50 percent chance of rain. Highs around 60.
MONDAY NIGHT
Decreasing clouds. A 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 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 APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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