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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
658 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024 /558 PM MDT Tue May 7 2024/

A strong low pressure system will continue to produce showers and
a few thunderstorms across the region this evening. Breezy to 
windy conditions will persist through late tonight. Lows Tuesday 
morning will range from the upper 30s southwest to the upper 40s 
and lower 50s in the southeast and along the International Border.

Chances for showers, breezy conditions, and occasional
thunderstorms will continue through Friday. Daytime highs through
the work week will mostly be in the 50s and 60s, though a few
locations in the southeast will peak into the lower 70s at times.
Lows through Friday will range from the upper 30s to upper 40s.
Seasonable warm temperatures and comparably dry conditions are 
then on tap for the coming weekend.

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WEST WALSH County, North Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For WEST WALSH County
600 PM CDT TUE MAY 07 2024


NORTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GRAND FORKS    PTSUNNY   60  52  74 E17G32    29.27R                  
GRND FRKS AFB  PTSUNNY   58  53  84 E16       29.24R                  
DEVILS LAKE    CLOUDY    56  51  84 E23G29    29.23R                  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Tuesday May 07, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 50 degrees west, near 53 degrees central, and near 63 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light rain west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 48 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is no stress west, no stress central, and no stress east. Winds are from the northeast at 15 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the southwest at 3 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 25 mph with gusts at 36 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 63 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 44 degrees at HETTINGER ARPT.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For WEST WALSH County,ND

327 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

 DAY ONE  This Afternoon and Tonight

A line of strong thunderstorms will move northward across the 
area through early evening. The main hazard will be lightning, 
small hail to penny size and gusty winds to 55+ mph. The
thunderstorm threat is expected to diminish by late evening. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For WEST WALSH County, ND
643 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms this evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs 60 to 65. Breezy. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. North winds 5 to 15 mph and gusty.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs 70 to 75.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows 50 to 55.

SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Highs 65 to 70. Lows in the mid 40s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 65 to 70.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 45 to 50.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs 65 to 70.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For North Dakota

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

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MAY 7TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1840...
A powerful tornado wrecked many boats at the Natchez Landing in
Mississippi, then plowed through the city on the bluff. The tornado killed
317 persons, and caused a million dollars damage. The force of the storm
caused houses to burst open. The tornado was the most deadly and
destructive in early American history. (David Ludlum)
...1964...
The temperature at White Mountain 2, located in California, dipped to 15
degrees below zero to set a record for May for the continental U.S. (The
Weather Channel)




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