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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1200 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 /1100 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024/

A large area of low pressure will continue to bring scattered 
showers to northern Minnesota this afternoon. Showers will end 
through the rest of the day today, along with winds decreasing. 
Afternoon highs today 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.

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MOUNTRAIL County, North Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For MOUNTRAIL County
200 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2024


NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
WILLISTON      SUNNY     59  23  25 NW12      30.08F                  
MINOT AFB      MOSUNNY   55  17  22 N12       30.05R                  

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 200pm CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 59 degrees west, near 57 degrees central, and near 59 degrees east. Current sky conditions are sunny west, sunny central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 25%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 19%, and the dew point is near 15 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 45%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 12 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 20 mph with gusts at 32 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 60 degrees at HETTINGER ARPT. The lowest temperature is 52 degrees at DEVILS LAKE.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MOUNTRAIL County,ND

1232 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 /1132 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024/

 DAY ONE  This Afternoon and Tonight

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday

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 MOUNTRAIL County, ND
109 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

REST OF TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Increasing clouds. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of rain. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 30s.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 50s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For North Dakota

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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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