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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.

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Hourly Observations For SIOUX County
500 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024


SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BISMARCK       CLEAR     48  34  58 E7        29.85S                  
DICKINSON      CLEAR     39  32  76 SE9       29.77S                  
GARRISON         N/A     44  35  70 E9        29.83F                  
HETTINGER ARPT PTCLDY    39  32  76 E5        29.79F                  

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 500am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 44 degrees west, near 48 degrees central, and near 52 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 8 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the east at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 16 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 37 degrees at MINOT AFB.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SIOUX County,ND

408 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /308 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Scattered thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon through 
tonight. Severe weather is not expected. 

Strong southeast winds sustained around 30 mph and gusting to 40
mph are possible late this afternoon into the evening. 

 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 SIOUX County, ND
410 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TODAY
Sunny early in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Windy. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TONIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

FRIDAY
Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cooler. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph after midnight.

SATURDAY
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs around 50. North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 40s.

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 in the lower 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of rain in the morning, then a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a slight chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For North Dakota

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....  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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