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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1104 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024 /1004 AM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024/

Expect a noticeable warmup today, with most areas seeing highs 
climb above freezing, and even some lower 50s over southeast
Montana and western South Dakota.

A low pressure system will bring chances for mixed precipitation
across the region tonight into Friday, with mostly light freezing
rain in southern North Dakota and mostly snow to the north. 
Expect 30s and 40s for highs through the weekend, with additional 
chances for snow across southern parts of the region.

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

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 200pm CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 44 east. Current sky condition is mostly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 27 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the east at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 44 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 32 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

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 Precipitation:     Normal        Above      Below      Below                      

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky