Widespread rain showers and isolated severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday across a wide swath of North Dakota.
The western and central regions of the state could see storms with hail the size of quarters, winds gusting to 60 mph and heavy rain. Bismarck and Jamestown are in an area that could see torrential rain and flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service.
There is a 75-80% probability of rainfall in Bismarck from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, forecasters said. The capital city as of Tuesday morning had received 12.23 inches of precipitation for the year, a little less than an inch below normal.
Far western North Dakota could use moisture, as well. Dry conditions have expanded in that area in recent weeks, and much of the region is either considered abnormally dry or in moderate drought, according the U.S. Drought Monitor, a a partnership of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Drought Mitigation Center and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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This week’s crop report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service shows that soil moisture supplies are still in fairly good shape statewide, with topsoil moisture rated 76% adequate to surplus and subsoil moisture rated 81% in those categories.
Harvesting of spring wheat is underway in North Dakota, with 12% of the crop in the bin, equal to the normal pace. Development of the corn and soybean crops is behind average, however. Pasture and range conditions are rated 64% good to excellent statewide, and stockwater supplies are rated 81% adequate to surplus.
Bob Thune shared this video of hail at his home in the Copper Ridge development of Bismarck, North Dakota on Monday night.
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