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Latest Report - July 11, 2024

Daryl Ritchison
Director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN)
State Climatologist of North Dakota

Summary

Severe weather, mainly straight line wind concerns this weekend.
Above average temperatures. Warmest of the summer in many locations impacting Cattle and potential algae blooms.
Western North Dakota may see an expansion of dry conditions in the next few weeks. Perhaps having D0 (abnormally dry) conditions expanding to more areas and/or D1 (Moderate drought) expanding a bit.

The July outlook seems to hint at average temperatures and precipitation.

Drought report 7-11-24