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FNUS53 KBIS 170909  
FWFBIS  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND  
409 AM CDT THU APR 17 2025  
   
DISCUSSION
 
 
FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN LOW TODAY AND FRIDAY.  
THIS AFTERNOON, THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES ARE EXPECTED TO BE 30 TO 35  
PERCENT IN THE NORTHWEST, AND 35 TO 45 PERCENT OVER MOST OF  
CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. THE HIGHEST AFTERNOON HUMIDITIES ARE  
EXPECTED TO BE IN THE FAR SOUTHWEST AND THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY. IT  
WILL BE BREEZY TO WINDY TODAY, BUT WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES MAINLY  
IN THE MID 40S TO MID 50S WINDS WILL NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH TO  
OVERCOME THE HIGHER HUMIDITY VALUES. IN ADDITION, RAIN AND SNOW  
CHANCES ARE EXPECTED SOUTHWEST AND CENTRAL, MAINLY THROUGH THE  
MORNING AND EARLY AFTERNOON.  
 
ON FRIDAY, IT WILL BE EVEN COOLER, WITH HIGHS MAINLY IN THE 40S.  
AFTERNOON HUMIDITY VALUES WILL RANGE FROM 30 TO 45 PERCENT ACROSS  
MOST OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. IT WILL BE ANOTHER  
BREEZY DAY, ESPECIALLY SOUTH AND EAST, BUT WINDS AGAIN WILL NOT BE  
STRONG ENOUGH TO OVERCOME THE HIGHER HUMIDITY VALUES.  
 
WE ARE EXPECTING WARMER AND DRIER CONDITIONS THIS WEEKEND.  
SATURDAY IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO BE THE DRIER DAY, WITH AFTERNOON  
HUMIDITIES IN THE UPPER TEENS TO MID 20S ACROSS MUCH OF WESTERN  
AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA. WINDS ON SATURDAY ARE EXPECTED TO BE  
LIGHT IN THE MORNING, THEN SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE  
AFTERNOON. ON SUNDAY, IT IS EXPECTED TO BE WARMER AND A LITTLE  
BREEZIER, BUT WITH INCREASING HUMIDITY, RESULTING IN LOWEST  
AFTERNOON HUMIDITIES (20% TO 30%) OVER CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, AND  
HIGHER HUMIDITIES (30% TO 35%) IN THE WEST AND IN THE JAMES RIVER  
VALLEY.  
 
NDZ001-002-172130-  
DIVIDE-BURKE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CROSBY, BOWBELLS, POWERS LAKE, LIGNITE,  
COLUMBUS, AND PORTAL  
409 AM CDT THU APR 17 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-50.  
24 HR TREND......10 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6100 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-30.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........87-92 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....VERY GOOD.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5300 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 15 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS AROUND 60.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS AROUND 50. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
NDZ009-010-172130-  
WILLIAMS-MOUNTRAIL-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WILLISTON, NEW TOWN, STANLEY,  
AND PARSHALL  
409 AM CDT THU APR 17 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-50.  
24 HR TREND......10 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6200 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-30.  
24 HR TREND......10 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........87-92 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......20 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....VERY GOOD.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5900 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 15 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS AROUND 60.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS AROUND 50. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
NDZ003>005-011>013-172130-  
RENVILLE-BOTTINEAU-ROLETTE-WARD-MCHENRY-PIERCE-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MOHALL, GLENBURN, SHERWOOD, BOTTINEAU,  
ROLLA, DUNSEITH, ROLETTE, SHELL VALLEY, ST. JOHN, MINOT, VELVA,  
TOWNER, DRAKE, AND RUGBY  
409 AM CDT THU APR 17 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-50.  
24 HR TREND......10 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-30.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........82-87 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......20 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5900 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS  
AROUND 60. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID  
30S. HIGHS AROUND 50. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
NDZ017-031-032-172130-  
MCKENZIE-GOLDEN VALLEY-BILLINGS-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF WATFORD CITY, BEACH, AND MEDORA  
409 AM CDT THU APR 17 2025 /309 AM MDT THU APR 17 2025/  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-50.  
24 HR TREND......20 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6200 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-30.  
24 HR TREND......10 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........87-92 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......25 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....VERY GOOD.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6300 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 15 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS AROUND 60.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS AROUND 60. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID  
30S. HIGHS AROUND 50. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
NDZ018-033-172130-  
DUNN-STARK-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF KILLDEER, HALLIDAY, AND DICKINSON  
409 AM CDT THU APR 17 2025 /309 AM MDT THU APR 17 2025/  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN.  
CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-50.  
24 HR TREND......15 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5900 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-30.  
24 HR TREND......10 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........82-87 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......30 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 MPH DECREASING TO AROUND  
10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW.  
CHANCE OF SNOW 20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 15 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS AROUND 60.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS AROUND 60. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
NDZ019-020-034-172130-  
MERCER-OLIVER-MORTON-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BEULAH, HAZEN, CENTER, AND MANDAN  
409 AM CDT THU APR 17 2025 /309 AM MDT THU APR 17 2025/  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN.  
CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-55.  
24 HR TREND......25 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......20 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 25 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-35.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........82-87 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......20 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-50.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6600 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 15 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS AROUND 60. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS  
IN THE MID 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
NDZ021-172130-  
MCLEAN-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF GARRISON, WASHBURN, UNDERWOOD, WILTON,  
AND TURTLE LAKE  
409 AM CDT THU APR 17 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN.  
CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 50.  
24 HR TREND......15 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......15 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-30.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........82-87 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......25 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6200 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS AROUND 60. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
NDZ035-046-172130-  
BURLEIGH-EMMONS-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BISMARCK, LINTON, AND STRASBURG  
409 AM CDT THU APR 17 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN.  
CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-55.  
24 HR TREND......25 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......20 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 25 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-35.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........77-82 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......15 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-50.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........32-37 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6600 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS AROUND 40.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS AROUND 60.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
NDZ022-023-025-172130-  
SHERIDAN-WELLS-FOSTER-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MCCLUSKY, GOODRICH, HARVEY, FESSENDEN,  
AND CARRINGTON  
409 AM CDT THU APR 17 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN.  
CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 50.  
24 HR TREND......20 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........42-47 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5700 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 25 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 30.  
24 HR TREND......10 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........77-82 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 45.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........42-47 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6300 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS AROUND 60.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS AROUND 40.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
 

 
 
NDZ036-037-172130-  
KIDDER-STUTSMAN-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEELE, TAPPEN, AND JAMESTOWN  
409 AM CDT THU APR 17 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN.  
CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-55.  
24 HR TREND......15 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........42-47 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WINDY. NORTH WINDS 25 TO 30 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5100 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 25 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-35.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........77-82 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-50.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6200 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS AROUND 60.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS AROUND 40.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
 

 
 
NDZ040-043-172130-  
SLOPE-BOWMAN-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MARMARTH AND BOWMAN  
309 AM MDT THU APR 17 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW.  
CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
24 HR TREND......25 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........47-52 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......25 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5100 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 25.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........77-82 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 MPH DECREASING TO AROUND  
10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 15 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS AROUND 60. SOUTH  
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS AROUND 60. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
NDZ041-044-172130-  
HETTINGER-ADAMS-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MOTT, NEW ENGLAND, AND HETTINGER  
309 AM MDT THU APR 17 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW.  
CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-50.  
24 HR TREND......25 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........42-47 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......25 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5800 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 25 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-30.  
24 HR TREND......10 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........77-82 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 MPH DECREASING TO AROUND  
10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-45.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6800 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 15 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 20. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS AROUND 60. SOUTH  
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID  
30S. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
NDZ042-045-172130-  
GRANT-SIOUX-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ELGIN, CARSON, NEW LEIPZIG, FORT YATES,  
SELFRIDGE, AND SOLEN  
409 AM CDT THU APR 17 2025 /309 AM MDT THU APR 17 2025/  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN.  
CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-55.  
24 HR TREND......25 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......20 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 5800 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 25 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-35.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........72-77 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-50.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........32-37 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 7100 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS AROUND 60.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE MID 30S.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS AROUND 40.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS AROUND 60.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
 

 
 
NDZ047-048-050-051-172130-  
LOGAN-LA MOURE-MCINTOSH-DICKEY-  
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NAPOLEON, GACKLE, LAMOURE, EDGELEY, KULM,  
WISHEK, ASHLEY, OAKES, AND ELLENDALE  
409 AM CDT THU APR 17 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN.  
CHANCE OF RAIN 50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-55.  
24 HR TREND......20 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........47-52 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......20 PERCENT WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WINDY. NORTH WINDS 30 TO 35 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....VERY GOOD.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 3800 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 30 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN.  
CHANCE OF RAIN 20 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-35.  
24 HR TREND......10 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........77-82 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......LITTLE CHANGE.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-50.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-42 PERCENT.  
24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......BREEZY. NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......AROUND 6100 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
CHANCE OF THUNDER...0 PERCENT.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS AROUND 60. SOUTH  
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS  
AROUND 60. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS AROUND 60.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
 

 
 
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