Morton County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1022 PM CDT Mon Apr 15 2024 /922 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024/

Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue across western South
Dakota and parts of southern and eastern North Dakota tonight. 
These showers and thunderstorms will continue overnight through 
Tuesday evening. 

Wednesday through the end of the work week will see significantly 
cooler temperatures below seasonal averages. Chances for light 
rain will also linger through the end of the work week. Northern 
portions of the region may even see periods of light snow at 
times.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
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MORTON 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 MORTON County
100 AM CDT TUE APR 16 2024

SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BISMARCK LGT RAIN 47 41 80 E16 29.74F 6HR MIN TEMP: 46; 6HR MAX TEMP: 63; 6HR PCP: 0.07; DICKINSON CLOUDY 47 34 60 NE17 29.66S GARRISON N/A 48 29 47 E18G28 29.76F 6HR MIN TEMP: 47; 6HR MAX TEMP: 53; HETTINGER ARPT CLOUDY 54 44 69 E12 29.63R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 49 degrees west, near 47 degrees central, and near 58 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, light rain central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 18 mph with gusts at 35 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 16 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the east at 17 mph with gusts at 26 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 58 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is CLOUDY degrees at GRAND FORKS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MORTON County,ND

104 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /1204 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight Isolated thunderstorms are possible tonight. Severe weather is not expected. 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 MORTON County, ND
104 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Thunderstorms and rain. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
TUESDAY
Rain and a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Cooler. Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Windy. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the mid 20s.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of snow in the morning, then mostly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs around 40. Chance of snow 20 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Decreasing clouds. Lows in the mid 20s.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Decreasing clouds. Lows in the mid 20s.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the lower 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 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Above Above Precipitation: Normal Above Normal Below .... 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 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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