McHenry County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1009 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /909 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

Light snow chances will continue into Friday, with drier weather 
expected into the weekend. Below average temperatures also linger
into Friday, with a warming trend for the weekend. Rain chances 
enter the forecast late Sunday through Monday, with temperatures 
expected to be near normal.

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

MCHENRY 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 MCHENRY County
1100 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

NORTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GRAND FORKS CLOUDY 33 20 58 W16 30.00S GRND FRKS AFB CLOUDY 34 19 54 W18G24 29.98S DEVILS LAKE CLOUDY 30 20 66 NW20 30.00F WCI 17

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 1000pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 23 degrees west, near 33 degrees central, and near 37 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 18 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 20 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 8 degrees west. Winds are from the west at 15 mph with gusts at 22 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 13 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 37 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 23 degrees at WILLISTON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MCHENRY County,ND

944 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /844 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday 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 MCHENRY County, ND
1018 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers late in the evening, then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.
FRIDAY
Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Brisk. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Decreasing clouds. Brisk. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 30.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. 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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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 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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