McKenzie County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
114 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 /1214 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024/

A large area of low pressure will continue to bring scattered 
showers to mainly northeastern North Dakota and northern Minnesota
early this morning. It will continue to be breezy across the 
region this morning, with overnight lows ranging from the lower 
30s west into the 40s across central and southern Minnesota.

Showers will end during the day Tuesday, along with winds 
decreasing. Afternoon highs Tuesday will be in the 50s to mid 60s
across the Northern Plains. 

It will be mainly dry for the middle of the work week, with
temperatures trending warmer. Widespread highs in the 70s are
expected by Thursday. The weather will then trend cooler and
wetter for the end of the work week and for next weekend.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
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MCKENZIE 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 MCKENZIE County
200 AM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS WILLISTON CLEAR 37 34 89 NW16 29.86R MINOT MOCLDY 41 35 79 NW21G30 29.73R MINOT AFB PTCLDY 42 35 76 N20G26 29.71R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 38 degrees west, near 47 degrees central, and near 50 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 18 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 22 mph with gusts at 35 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 50 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 38 degrees at WILLISTON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MCKENZIE County,ND

1229 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 /1129 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Tuesday through Sunday 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 MCKENZIE County, ND
1242 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.
SUNDAY
Decreasing clouds. A 30 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 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 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 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 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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