Richland County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
225 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /125 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

Widespread highs in the 70s are expected today, with increasing 
chances for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into 
tonight. An isolated strong to severe 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]

RICHLAND 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 RICHLAND County
400 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS FARGO MOSUNNY 79 39 23 S29G45 29.81F JAMESTOWN PTSUNNY 77 45 32 S29G45 29.74F

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 77 degrees west, near 76 degrees central, and near 79 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly sunny west, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 22%, and the dew point is near 36 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 34%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 23%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are from the south at 23 mph with gusts at 32 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 29 mph with gusts at 45 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 79 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 69 degrees at HETTINGER ARPT.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For RICHLAND County,ND

1253 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight Southeast winds gusting to 40 mph combined with afternoon relative humidity percentages in the 30 to 35 percent range will lead to elevated fire weather conditions today. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not anticipated.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For RICHLAND County, ND
343 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing dust this evening. A chance of showers this evening, then showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Windy. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Windy. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SATURDAY
Cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Windy. Highs 50 to 55. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Breezy. Lows 35 to 40. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 40s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows 40 to 45.
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 MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 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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