Wells County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
542 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /442 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

Scattered rain and snow showers and strong northwest winds will 
slowly diminish this evening across central and eastern portions
of the Northern Plains, with skies clearing late tonight. Look for
overnight lows mostly in the 20s, but with some teens possible
over western portions of the region. 

The upcoming weekend will bring warming temperatures, decreasing 
winds, and overall dry conditions. Daytime high temperatures will
climb back to near average, in the lower 50s to lower 60s by late
in the weekend and early next week. Rain chances return to the 
forecast late Sunday night through Monday.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
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WELLS 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 WELLS County
900 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS FARGO CLOUDY 33 24 69 N10 30.17R JAMESTOWN CLOUDY 34 21 59 NW17G28 30.22R

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 900pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 30 degrees west, near 35 degrees central, and near 33 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 69%, and the dew point is near 24 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 23 mph with gusts at 29 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 17 degrees west. Winds are from the northwest at 18 mph with gusts at 26 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 35 degrees at BISMARCK. The lowest temperature is CLOUDY degrees at GRAND FORKS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For WELLS County,ND

631 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /531 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ DAY ONE 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 WELLS County, ND
641 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Decreasing clouds. A 50 percent chance of rain. Highs around 60.
MONDAY NIGHT
Decreasing clouds. A 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 30s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 60s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Decreasing clouds. A 30 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
FRIDAY
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain. Highs around 60.
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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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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