Oliver County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
225 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /125 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

Widespread highs in the 70s are expected today, with increasing 
chances for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into 
tonight. An isolated strong to severe storm is possible, mainly 
in western South Dakota. 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]

OLIVER 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 OLIVER County
500 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BISMARCK PTSUNNY 76 46 34 S18G33 29.64F DICKINSON MOSUNNY 77 47 34 S24 29.56F GARRISON N/A 73 44 35 SE10 29.60F HETTINGER ARPT CLOUDY 67 52 58 E14 29.61F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 500pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 76 degrees west, near 76 degrees central, and near 78 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly sunny west, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 23%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 34%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 24%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 24 mph with gusts at 33 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 18 mph with gusts at 33 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 23 mph with gusts at 44 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 79 degrees at MINOT AFB and MINOT. The lowest temperature is 67 degrees at HETTINGER ARPT.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For OLIVER County,ND

313 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /213 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/ DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon through tonight. Severe weather is not expected. 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 OLIVER County, ND
309 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 REST OF TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
TONIGHT
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
FRIDAY
Showers, cooler. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 10 mph, becoming northeast with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows around 40. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 40s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of rain in the morning, then a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.
WEDNESDAY
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 MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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