Bismarck, ND

7:57 PM CDT on May 20, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 1775 ft
Lon: 100.8° W
Lat: 46.8° N
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Weather Underground midday recap for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Heavy rains and chances of severe thunderstorm activity continued for areas of the Plains into the Midwest on Tuesday as a broad, nearly stationary low remained over the Northern Plains. As the system lingered, ample moisture streamed northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front reached from the low southward through Central and Southern Plains. The sharpening cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the Central U.S. set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop across the Plains and into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Portions of eastern/central Oklahoma, north-central Texas, northwestern Arkansas, southern Missouri, far southeastern Kansas remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the central Texas into the Upper Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi Valley were at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers persisted near the low and it\\\\'s associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in this already saturate region combined with rapid runoff maintained flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure dropped southward over the region. To the north, additional showers were possible in the Northeast.
Weather Underground midday recap for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Heavy rains and chances of severe thunderstorm activity continued for areas of the Plains into the Midwest on Tuesday as a broad, nearly stationary low remained over the Northern Plains. As the system lingered, ample moisture streamed northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front reached from the low southward through Central and Southern Plains. The sharpening cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the Central U.S. set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop across the Plains and into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Portions of eastern/central Oklahoma, north-central Texas, northwestern Arkansas, southern Missouri, far southeastern Kansas remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the central Texas into the Upper Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi Valley were at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers persisted near the low and it\\\\'s associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in this already saturate region combined with rapid runoff maintained flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure dropped southward over the region. To the north, additional showers were possible in the Northeast.
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Bismarck Weather at a Glance

Updated 7:56 PM CDT
Elevation
1906 ft
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Light Rain
Light Rain
Temperature
50.9 °F
Feels Like 50.9 °F
Wind(mph)
17.4
Sunrise / Set
6:02 AM
9:17 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Rain 43 °F
Rain
100% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Rain Showers 50 °F
Rain Showers
70% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Chance of Rain 41 °F
Chance of Rain
50% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of Rain 66 | 41 °F
Chance of Rain
30% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Clear 72 | 54 °F
Clear
Friday
Chance of Rain 63 | 50 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.68 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 1500 ft
Mostly Cloudy 2200 ft
Overcast 6500 ft
Moisture
Humidity
91%
Rainfall
0.20 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KBIS 210052Z AUTO 01022G33KT 10SM -RA FEW015 BKN022 OVC065 11/09 A2966 RMK AO2 PK WND 02033/0047 SLP049 P0000 T01110089
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Temperature
Temperature
50.9 °F
54,54,54,54,54,54,53,53,53,53,53,52,52
Dew Point
48 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
17.4 mph from SW
Wind Gust
23.5 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
1.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Monday Night
nt_rain Overcast with rain. Fog overnight. Low of 43F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 100% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Tuesday
rain Overcast with rain showers. Fog early. High of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 64F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 54F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Wind Advisory in effect until 1 am CDT Tuesday...
Flood Watch in effect until 7 am CDT Tuesday...

Weather Forecast for Bismarck ND

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KBIS

Monday, 20
Rain
59 | 43 °F
Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
100%
Tuesday, 21
Rain Showers
50 | 41 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of Rain
66 | 41 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Thursday, 23
Clear
72 | 54 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Chance of Rain
63 | 50 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 25
Mostly Cloudy
64 | 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Mostly Cloudy
73 | 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
75 | 54 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Tuesday, 28
Partly Cloudy
81 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
75 | 48 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday Night
nt_rain Overcast with rain. Fog overnight. Low of 43F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 100% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 54 55 | 50 48 | 46 45 | 45
Wind 15 mph NE 18 mph North 22 mph North 23 mph NNW
Humidity 99% 83% 95% 97%
Chance of Precip. 70% 100% 100% 100%
Cloud Cover 100% 71% 100% 100%
Conditions Rain Rain Rain Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:02 AM
9:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.69], Average RMSE [2.67]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.79], Average RMSE [2.80] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
rain Overcast with rain showers. Fog early. High of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 43 44 | 43 49 | 44 46 | 45
Wind 19 mph North 18 mph North 16 mph North 10 mph North
Humidity 92% 94% 82% 92%
Chance of Precip. 100% 80% 70% 50%
Cloud Cover 97% 100% 100% 87%
Conditions Rain Rain Showers Rain Showers Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
9:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.07], Average RMSE [2.61]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.40], Average RMSE [2.42] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 66F. Winds from the NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 44 49 | 45 63 | 46 49 | 45
Wind 10 mph North 12 mph NE 13 mph ENE 9 mph NE
Humidity 93% 81% 53% 85%
Chance of Precip. 50% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 67% 51% 19%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
9:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.90], Average RMSE [2.70]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.86], Average RMSE [3.83] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then overcast. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 40 62 | 41 67 | 43 56 | 42
Wind 8 mph East 12 mph ESE 14 mph ESE 12 mph ESE
Humidity 96% 46% 42% 55%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 1% 31% 42%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
9:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.79], Average RMSE [2.80]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.78], Average RMSE [4.39] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 50F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 42 59 | 46 54 | 50 58 | 50
Wind 14 mph ESE 19 mph SE 14 mph SE 12 mph SE
Humidity 62% 65% 89% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 92% 34% 89% 92%
Conditions Overcast Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
9:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.15], Average RMSE [3.91]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.21], Average RMSE [4.80] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 64F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 50F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 52 62 | 55 61 | 57 60 | 55
Wind 11 mph ESE 13 mph ESE 11 mph ESE 10 mph ESE
Humidity 90% 76% 92% 85%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 60% 69% 37% 46%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:57 AM
9:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.98], Average RMSE [4.29]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.06], Average RMSE [5.64] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 54F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 53 60 | 55 66 | 57 59 | 54
Wind 8 mph ESE 11 mph ESE 12 mph ESE 11 mph East
Humidity 92% 82% 73% 84%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 81% 34% 98%
Conditions Overcast Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:56 AM
9:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.14], Average RMSE [5.41]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.97], Average RMSE [6.81] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Winds from the East at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 52 69 | 56 68 | 61 60 | 59
Wind 13 mph East 12 mph East 13 mph ESE 7 mph ESE
Humidity 81% 66% 78% 98%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 100% 37% 98% 97%
Conditions Overcast Partly Cloudy Overcast Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
9:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.65], Average RMSE [4.70]
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 59 73 | 64 80 | 65 60 | 59
Wind 4 mph SE 2 mph SE 3 mph East 4 mph ESE
Humidity 98% 69% 61% 97%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 91% 37% 53% 63%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:55 AM
9:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.61], Average RMSE [4.68]
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog early. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 54 66 | 66 66 | 66 57 | 57
Wind 2 mph SSE 1 mph NE 4 mph NE 3 mph ENE
Humidity 100% 99% 100% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 54% 63% 66% 58%
Conditions Fog Fog Fog Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:54 AM
9:27 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 77F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 54 68 | 56 69 | 57 59 | 57
Wind 1 mph SE 1 mph NW 4 mph NNE 3 mph East
Humidity 100% 67% 68% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 40% 28% 21% 15%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 53 68 | 58 68 | 60 75 | 61
Wind 2 mph SE 2 mph SE 3 mph ENE 4 mph North
Humidity 100% 72% 75% 58%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% % % %
Conditions Fog Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 20, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KBIS) 70 °F 44 °F
Record (KBIS) 92 °F (1886) 23 °F (1931)
Yesterday 61 °F 52 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 8
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 20, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:02 AM CDT 9:17 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:25 AM CDT 9:54 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:37 AM CDT 10:42 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:38 AM CDT 11:43 PM CDT
Moon 4:10 PM CDT (5/20) 3:17 AM CDT (5/20)
Length Of Visible Light 16h 28m
Length of Day
15h 15m
Tomorrow will be 2m 10s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 78% of the Moon is Illuminated
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May 24
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May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
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Jun 16
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64 °F
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64 °F
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64 °F
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63 °F
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62 °F
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46 °F
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48 °F
Williston
48 °F
Rolla
48 °F
Langdon
48 °F
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Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Bismarck 52 °F Light Rain 7:52 PM CDT
Mandan 50 °F Light Rain 7:35 PM CDT
Hazen 50 °F Mostly Cloudy 7:35 PM CDT
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Flight Rule: MVFR (KBIS)
Wind Speed: 22.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 225° (SW)
Ceiling: 2200 ft

METAR KBIS 210052Z AUTO 01022G33KT 10SM -RA FEW015 BKN022 OVC065 11/09 A2966 RMK AO2 PK WND 02033/0047 SLP049 P0000 T01110089

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HADS MISSOURI RIVER AT BISMARCK (WATE ND, Bismarck, ND 52 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1618 ft 7:15 PM CDT MADIS
Bismarck, Bismarck, ND 50.9 °F - 48 °F 91% SW  at  17.4 mph 0.01 in / hr 1906 ft 7:56 PM CDT Rapid Fire
NDDOT Bismarck I-94 Bridge, Bismarck, ND 52 °F - 52 °F 99% NE  at  16 mph 0.00 in / hr 1964 ft 7:02 PM CDT MADIS
Blue WaterTower Hill, Mandan, ND 49.8 °F 45 °F 48 °F 92% NE  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1764 ft 7:56 PM CDT Normal  
Rural North Bismarck, Harvest Grove Subd, Bismarck, ND 49.6 °F 43 °F 48 °F 94% North  at  21.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 1900 ft 7:57 PM CDT Rapid Fire
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Areal Flood Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 1:57 PM MDT on May 20, 2013

... Flood Watch remains in effect through Tuesday morning...

The Flood Watch continues for

* portions of north central North Dakota... northwest North
Dakota... south central North Dakota... southeast North Dakota
and southwest North Dakota... including the following
counties... in north central North Dakota... Bottineau...
McHenry... Pierce... Renville... Rolette and Ward. In northwest
North Dakota... Burke... Divide... McKenzie... Mountrail and
Williams. In south central North Dakota... Burleigh... Emmons...
Grant... Kidder... McLean... Mercer... Morton... Oliver...
Sheridan... Sioux and Wells. In southeast North Dakota...
Dickey... Foster... La Moure... Logan... McIntosh and Stutsman. In
southwest North Dakota... Adams... Billings... Bowman... Dunn...
Golden Valley... Hettinger... slope and Stark.

* Through Monday night.

* Additional one half to three quarters of an inch of rainfall.

* Many areas in the watch have already received two to four
inches of rainfall during the past three days.

* Overland flooding of County and township roads are possible... in
addition to water entering basements from saturated soils.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding. Monitor
forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living
in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to move to higher
ground should flooding develop.




Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:45 PM CDT on May 20, 2013

... Wind Advisory in effect until 1 am CDT Tuesday...

The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect until 1 am CDT Tuesday.

* Timing... through Monday evening.

* Winds... north to northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with peak gusts
around 50 mph at times.

* Impacts... strong winds will make working outdoors on elevated
structures or driving high profile vehicles difficult.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph... and
or gusts under 58 mph... are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.





Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 07:27 PM CDT on May 20, 2013

... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Jamestown ND...

a record rainfall of 0.98 inch(es) was set at Jamestown ND today.
This ties the old record of 0.98 set in 2005.



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Local Storm Report
Mobile & Email Alerts


05/20/2013 0652 PM

Menoken, Burleigh County.

Heavy rain m4.50 inch, reported by public.


            Storm total since Friday





05/20/2013 0600 PM

Bismarck, Burleigh County.

Heavy rain m4.24 inch, reported by trained spotter.


            5 -day total starting on 16th ending at 6 PM may 20





05/20/2013 0933 am

Bismarck, Burleigh County.

Heavy rain m3.45 inch, reported by broadcast media.


            3.45 inches since Friday at kx news in Bismarck.





05/19/2013 1158 am

Bismarck, Burleigh County.

Heavy rain m2.18 inch, reported by cocorahs.


            Cocorahs observer had already reported 1.38 inches as
            24 hour report at 7 am. Received another 0.80 since 7 am
            CDT. North 12th St in Bismarck





05/19/2013 0824 am

Bismarck, Burleigh County.

Heavy rain m3.05 inch, reported by NWS employee.


            Rainfall from the 16th through 9 am on the 19th. Former
            NWS employee.





05/19/2013 0757 am

Driscoll, Burleigh County.

Heavy rain m3.00 inch, reported by public.


            3.0 inches and still raining



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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:33 PM CDT on May 20, 2013

... Summary of flood products as of Monday afternoon...

An additional one half to three quarters of an inch of rainfall
is possible across western and central North Dakota this evening
and tonight. Soils continue to saturate across the area and the
threat of overland flooding... including County and township roads
in low lying areas and locations of poor drainage continues.

Flood warnings are in effect for these areas...

In the Souris river basin...

For the Souris river near Towner... minor flooding is forecast by
Wednesday.

For the Souris river near Bantry... minor flooding is occurring.

For the Souris river near Westhope... moderate flooding through
the week.

In the James River basin...

For the Pipestem creek near Pingree... minor flooding is expected
by Tuesday afternoon.

For detailed information in your area... visit
www.Weather.Gov/bis. For information on river stages and
forecasts click on the rivers and lakes tab near the top of the
main Page.


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