Pierce County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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7 Day Forecast

Medium & Long Range Outlook

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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
821 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 /721 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024/

Mainly clear to partly cloudy skies are expected tonight, although
some clouds and a few showers may be found across eastern South
Dakota and southern Minnesota. Low temperatures tonight will
generally be in the 40s, with some upper 30s.

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]

PIERCE 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 PIERCE County
1200 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS GRAND FORKS CLEAR 44 23 43 SE9 30.05S GRND FRKS AFB CLEAR 45 23 41 S9 30.03S DEVILS LAKE CLEAR 47 31 53 SE10 30.02S

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Wednesday April 24, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 57 degrees west, near 53 degrees central, and near 56 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 16 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southeast at 12 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 57 degrees at WILLISTON. The lowest temperature is 47 degrees at GRND FRKS AFB and DEVILS LAKE.

All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For PIERCE County,ND

1007 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 /907 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 PIERCE County, ND
1019 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. A slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. Cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, increasing to 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Windy. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Decreasing clouds. Lows in the upper 20s.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. 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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