McLean County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1058 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /958 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

Scattered snow showers persist across the region this afternoon
along with strong northwest winds. Todays high temperatures will 
only be in the mid 30s to mid 40s. Conditions improve through the 
weekend, with warming temperatures, decreasing winds, and overall 
dry conditions. Rain chances return to the forecast late Sunday 
night through Monday, with temperatures back to near average, in 
the lower 50s to lower 60s.

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Hourly Observations For MCLEAN County
100 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BISMARCK FLURRIES 32 18 56 NW24G38 30.24S WCI 19 6HR MIN TEMP: 24; 6HR MAX TEMP: 32; 6HR PCP: TRACE; DICKINSON CLOUDY 31 16 54 NW28G38 30.25S WCI 17 GARRISON N/A 28 18 66 NW29G39 30.21S WCI 12 6HR MIN TEMP: 21; 6HR MAX TEMP: 29; HETTINGER ARPT CLOUDY 32 14 47 NW30G41 30.28R WCI 18

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 100pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 29 degrees west, near 32 degrees central, and near 38 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, flurries central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 18 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 25 mph with gusts at 37 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 14 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 24 mph with gusts at 38 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and flurries. The wind chill is near 19 degrees central. Winds are from the northwest at 22 mph with gusts at 31 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 28 degrees at .

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MCLEAN County,ND

1236 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /1136 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. 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 MCLEAN County, ND
1246 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TODAY
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Windy. Snow accumulation little or no. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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