Logan County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
652 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /552 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

Below average temperatures will continue over the region today,
with chances for snow primarily over northern locations. Snow
chances continue into Friday, with drier weather going into the
weekend. Below average temperatures also linger into Friday, with
a warming trend for the weekend. Rain chances enter the forecast
late Sunday through Monday, with temperatures expected to be near
normal.

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

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Hourly Observations For LOGAN County
1000 AM CDT THU APR 18 2024

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS FARGO CLOUDY 38 24 57 W26G39 30.00R JAMESTOWN CLOUDY 34 20 56 W21G38 30.01

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 1000am CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 29 degrees west, near 35 degrees central, and near 38 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, mostly sunny central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 15 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 15 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 30 mph with gusts at 41 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 13 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 28 mph with gusts at 46 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 26 mph with gusts at 39 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 38 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 29 degrees at WILLISTON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LOGAN County,ND

645 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /545 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight A Wind Advisory is in effect today through early this evening for wind gusts up to 45 mph. See weather.gov/bis for details. 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 LOGAN County, ND
644 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING

TODAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Very windy. Highs in the lower 40s. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.
TONIGHT
Increasing clouds. Blustery. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
FRIDAY
Increasing clouds. Windy. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly sunny with rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
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 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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