Wells County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1051 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /951 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

Scattered rain and snow showers and northwest winds will continue
to diminish overnight across central and eastern portions of the 
Northern Plains, with skies clearing late tonight. Look for 
overnight lows mostly in the 20s, but with some teens possible 
over western portions of the region. 

The upcoming weekend will bring warming temperatures, decreasing 
winds, and overall dry conditions. Daytime high temperatures will
climb back to near average, in the lower 50s to lower 60s by late
in the weekend and early next week. Rain chances return to the 
forecast late Sunday night through Monday.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

WELLS 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 WELLS County
100 AM CDT SAT APR 20 2024

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS FARGO CLOUDY 34 22 61 NW17 30.25R 6HR MIN TEMP: 32; 6HR MAX TEMP: 35; 6HR PCP: TRACE; JAMESTOWN CLOUDY 34 20 56 NW15 30.28R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Saturday April 20, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 26 degrees west, near 33 degrees central, and near 34 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 61%, and the dew point is near 22 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 12 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 16 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 16 mph with gusts at 23 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 17 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 34 degrees at YANKTON and JAMESTOWN. The lowest temperature is 26 degrees at WILLISTON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For WELLS County,ND

1200 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024 /1100 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday 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 WELLS County, ND
1243 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow late in the evening, then isolated flurries after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Decreasing clouds. A 50 percent chance of rain. Highs around 60.
MONDAY NIGHT
Decreasing clouds. A 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 60s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Decreasing clouds. A 30 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs around 60.
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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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 20TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1901... A spring storm produced unusally heavy snow in northeast Ohio. Warren received 35.5 inches in thirty-six hours, and 28 inches fell at Green Hill. Akron OH established April records of 15.6 inches in 24 hours, and 26.6 inches for the month. Pittsburgh PA established April records of 12.7 inches in 24 hours, and 13.5 inches for the month. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed 219 persons. (David Ludlum) ...2002... An unseasonably warm and moist air mass had settled across eastern Kentucky leading to record breaking temperatures at the Jackson Weather Office and the London Corbin Airport between the 16th and 21st of April. Jackson saw several days in a row with record high temperatures as well as maximum low records. On the 19th the mercury soared to a record high of 89 degrees at Jackson and a record tying 87 degrees at London. The low temperature at Jackson was a balmy 69 degrees good enough for a daily as well as a monthly maximum low temperature record. (NWS Jackson)

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