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Regional Weather Forecast National Weather Service Bismarck ND 149 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 /1249 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024/ Mostly clear and cool conditions can be expected early this morning for most of the region. Low temperatures will range from the mid 20s for northern Minnesota to near 40 in southwestern South Dakota. Temperatures will continue to trend warmer for today, with highs well into the 60s to lower 70s across the Northern Plains. Winds will also become breezy out of the south across the western and central Dakotas during the day. Widespread highs in the 70s are expected by Thursday, with increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms during the day and for Thursday night. 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] MERCER County, North Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory Click here for UKAWC Point Agricultural, Lawn & Garden Forecast/Outlook Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress Hourly Observations For MERCER County 300 AM CDT WED APR 24 2024 SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BISMARCK CLEAR 32 22 66 CALM 30.16S DICKINSON CLEAR 33 21 61 S7 30.09F GARRISON N/A 35 23 61 CALM 30.12F HETTINGER ARPT PTCLDY 29 20 69 S5 30.14F Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota Based on observations at 300am CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024 Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 39 degrees west, near 32 degrees central, and near 32 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 22 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 18 degrees. Winds are from the south at 10 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 5 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 39 degrees at WILLISTON. The lowest temperature is 25 degrees at GRAND FORKS.
All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map Hazardous Weather Outlook For MERCER County,ND 346 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 /246 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight Near critical fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon and early evening. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday 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 MERCER County, ND 1242 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 REST OF TONIGHT WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY NIGHT THURSDAY THURSDAY NIGHT FRIDAY FRIDAY NIGHT SATURDAY SATURDAY NIGHT SUNDAY SUNDAY NIGHT MONDAY MONDAY NIGHT TUESDAY 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 29-MAY 3 MAY 1-MAY 7 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy5 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 24TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1899... Two women and one son lived to tell the story of being picked up by a tornado and carried more than a fourth of a mile, flying far above the church steeples, before being gently set down again. The young boy and one of the ladies said they had the pleasure of flying alongside a horse. The horse "kicked and struggled" as it flew high above, and was set down unharmed about a mile away. (The Weather Channel) ...1908... Severe thunderstorms spawned eighteen tornadoes over across the Central Gulf Coast States claiming the lives of 310 persons. The state of Mississippi was hardest hit. A tornado near Hattiesburg MS killed 143 persons and caused more than half a million dollars damage. Four violent tornadoes accounted for 279 of the 310 deaths. The deadliest of the four tornadoes swelled to a width of 2.5 miles as it passed near Amite LA. The tornado also leveled most of Purvis MS. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1925... Louisville's and Bowling Green's warmest April temperature: 91 and 96 degrees, respectively. Also, Lexington's earliest 90 degree temperature (90 degrees). (NWS Louisville) ...1980... Three of eight helicopters were damaged in a sandstorm during a failed-attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. The hostages were later released on January 20, 1981. ...2005... The latest measurable snowfall on record occurred across parts of Kentucky last year. The snow was the result of cold air and moisture wrapping around an area of low pressure located over the northeast United States. Accumulating snow was mainly confined to the ridgetops and higher elevations of extreme east Kentucky but at least a few flakes were reported just about everywhere. Some amounts reported from across eastern and central Kentucky include...0.6 inches in Booneville...1.0 inch at Jeremiah...1.2 inches at the Jackson Weather Office...1.5 inches at Cumberland...4.0 inches at Lynch...and 5.0 inches at Closplint. (NWS Jackson) Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky |