Kidder County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
852 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /752 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024/

A wet day today is on tap for most locations as rain continues to
spread over much of the region. Chances for precipitation 
continue over various parts of the area through the remainder of 
the work week, with even a little snow possible over some 
locations to the north. Seasonal temperatures are expected today 
into Wednesday before a cooling trend develops for the second part
of the work week.

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

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Hourly Observations For KIDDER County
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 16 2024

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS FARGO LGT RAIN 51 41 68 E28G38 29.66F JAMESTOWN CLOUDY 48 43 82 E22G36 29.60F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 1100am CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 44 degrees west, near 46 degrees central, and near 50 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light rain west, cloudy central, and rain east. In the west, relative humidity is near 93%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 79%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. Winds are from the east at 9 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are from the northeast at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 15 mph with gusts at 29 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at GRAND FORKS. The lowest temperature is 41 degrees at DICKINSON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For KIDDER County,ND

937 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /837 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight Isolated thunderstorms are possible today. Severe weather is not expected. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday 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 KIDDER County, ND
957 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 TODAY
Rain. A chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
TONIGHT
Cloudy. Rain in the evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Windy. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Windy. Lows around 30. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a slight chance of rain and snow in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Very windy. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Windy. Lows in the mid 20s.
FRIDAY
Increasing clouds. A 20 percent chance of snow. Highs in the upper 30s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Decreasing clouds. Lows in the lower 20s.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Above Above Precipitation: Normal Above Normal Below .... 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 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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