Hettinger County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
451 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /351 PM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024/

Rain showers will continue across the region this evening and overnight.
Winds remain breezy across the eastern Dakotas and Minnesota. 
Overnight lows from the mid to upper 30s in northern Montana and
North Dakota, to the 40s and lower 50s in Minnesota.

Temperatures will trend cooler through the end of the week, with
highs broadly in the 40s and 50s by Sunday. Occasional chances for
measurable rainfall continue for most area through early next 
week.

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

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Hourly Observations For HETTINGER County
500 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BISMARCK LGT RAIN 50 47 89 NE13 29.51S DICKINSON LGT RAIN 52 50 93 N18 29.54R GARRISON N/A 48 47 96 NE9 29.57R HETTINGER ARPT CLOUDY 54 49 83 N17G30 29.52R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 500pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 69 degrees west, near 50 degrees central, and near 50 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly sunny west, light rain central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 17%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. Winds are from the northeast at 26 mph with gusts at 37 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northeast at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the east at 16 mph with gusts at 24 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 69 degrees at WILLISTON. The lowest temperature is CLOUDY degrees at GRAND FORKS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For HETTINGER County,ND

251 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /151 PM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024/ DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Isolated thunderstorms are possible through this evening. Severe weather is not expected. 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 HETTINGER County, ND
153 PM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 REST OF TODAY
Showers, cooler. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
TONIGHT
Cloudy. Showers likely and isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY
Decreasing clouds. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Increasing clouds. A slight chance of thunderstorms. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a slight chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the upper 50s. 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 2-MAY 6 MAY 4-MAY 10 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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