Foster County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
656 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /556 AM 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 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.

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Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

FOSTER 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 FOSTER County
1100 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS FARGO PTSUNNY 67 35 30 SE18G35 29.93F JAMESTOWN SUNNY 67 39 35 S25G38 29.84F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 1000am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 56 degrees west, near 57 degrees central, and near 63 degrees east. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny west, sunny central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 35%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 12 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 15 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 24 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 and JAMESTOWN. The lowest temperature is 54 degrees at HETTINGER ARPT.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For FOSTER County,ND

943 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /843 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight Scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon through tonight. Severe weather is not expected. Strong southeast winds sustained around 30 mph and gusting to 40 mph are possible late this afternoon into the evening. 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 FOSTER County, ND
943 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Sunny, windy. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to south 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Windy. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
FRIDAY
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain, cooler. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Rain. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning, then a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Windy. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the upper 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 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 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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