McKenzie County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1239 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /1139 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024/

Clear to partly cloudy tonight, with scattered showers across 
southeastern North Dakota, eastern South Dakota, and southern 
Minnesota. Low temperatures tonight will generally be in the mid
30s to mid 40s.

Widespread highs in the 70s are expected by Thursday, with
increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms during the day
and for Thursday night. 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.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

MCKENZIE 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 MCKENZIE County
1200 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS WILLISTON CLEAR 56 32 40 SE17 29.81S MINOT AFB CLEAR 46 28 49 SE14 29.87F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 1200am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 56 degrees west, near 52 degrees central, and near 54 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 17 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 9 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 56 degrees at WILLISTON. The lowest temperature is 44 degrees at GRAND FORKS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MCKENZIE County,ND

1237 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /1137 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday 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 MCKENZIE County, ND
1019 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of rain. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph, becoming east after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 15 mph, increasing to northeast around 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY
Decreasing clouds. Highs in the mid 50s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 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 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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