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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.

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WEST WALSH County, North Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For WEST WALSH County
600 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024


NORTHEAST NORTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
GRAND FORKS    FLURRIES  31  22  69 N17       30.12R WCI  19          
GRND FRKS AFB  LGT SNOW  32  28  86 NW13      30.11R                  
DEVILS LAKE    FLURRIES  32  25  74 NW22G28   30.15R WCI  19          

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in North Dakota
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across North Dakota...temperatures are near 33 degrees west, near 35 degrees central, and near 37 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, cloudy central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. Winds are from the north at 22 mph with gusts at 33 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 23 mph with gusts at 31 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 20 mph with gusts at 26 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 37 degrees at YANKTON and MINOT AFB. The lowest temperature is 31 degrees at GRAND FORKS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For WEST WALSH County,ND

859 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Brief heavy snow showers will affect the region through this
evening. These snow showers will briefly but suddenly reduce
visibility to under one half of a mile. If you are traveling,
prepare for suddenly changing weather conditions. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

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 WEST WALSH County, ND
558 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers this evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Windy. Northwest winds around 25 mph decreasing to around 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs 45 to 50. Breezy. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows 25 to 30. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs 55 to 60.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of light rain. Highs 55 to 60.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of light rain. Lows in the mid 30s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. A slight chance of light rain. Highs in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Highs 60 to 65. Lows 30 to 35.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40.

THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of light rain. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of light rain. Highs 60 to 65.

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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
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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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