Bennett County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
225 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /125 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

Widespread highs in the 70s are expected today, with increasing 
chances for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into 
tonight. An isolated strong to severe storm is possible, mainly 
in western South Dakota. The weather will then trend cooler for 
the end of the work week and into the weekend, with continued 
decent chances for measurable rainfall Friday through Sunday for 
most areas.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

BENNETT County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress

Hourly Observations For BENNETT County
700 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT PTSUNNY 63 47 55 S15G26 29.57R TC 17 PIERRE CLOUDY 66 52 60 SE26G40 29.64F TC 19 CUSTER PTSUNNY 57 42 57 CALM 29.66S TC 14 ELLSWORTH AFB PTSUNNY 63 43 48 W16G25 29.52F TC 17 PHILIP N/A N/A N/A N/A MISG N/A THUNDER PINE RIDGE TSTM 60 47 61 N12 29.60R TC 16 SPEARFISH CLOUDY 61 43 51 E10 29.63R TC 16 WINNER CLOUDY 59 53 80 SE16 29.70F TC 15

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 800pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 65 east. Current sky condition is mostly cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 21 mph with gusts at 30 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 56 degrees at HURON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BENNETT County,SD

1044 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /1144 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight There is a chance of thunderstorms today. Severe thunderstorms are not expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday There is a chance of thunderstorms Friday. Severe thunderstorms are not expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BENNETT County, SD
546 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TONIGHT
Scattered thunderstorms. Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph this evening. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Cooler with highs in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SATURDAY
Showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota S DAKOTA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Above Above .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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