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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
450 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024 /350 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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BROOKINGS County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For BROOKINGS County
600 AM CDT THU MAR 28 2024


SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BROOKINGS      CLEAR      6   3  87 CALM      30.05F TC -14           
CHAMBERLAIN    CLEAR     19  14  81 E6        30.00F WCI  11 TC  -7   
HURON          CLEAR     14  11  87 CALM      30.05F TC -10           
MITCHELL       CLEAR     15  11  83 CALM      30.06S TC  -9           
SIOUX FALLS    PTCLDY    17  12  80 NE5       30.05S WCI  10 TC  -8   
WINNER         CLEAR     22  17  81 SE12      29.95F WCI  10 TC  -6   
YANKTON        PTCLDY    23  21  92 E5        30.05S WCI  17 TC  -5   

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 17 east. Current sky condition is partly cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 12 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the northeast at 5 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 10 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 23 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 6 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BROOKINGS County,SD

521 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

The next system of interest looks to be on Sunday and Monday as low
pressure moves into the Central Plains. Right now it looks like rain
and snow are both possible with the better chance for snow north of 
a Platte South Dakota to Windom Minnesota line. 

A weaker system may bring some patchy light rain or light freezing
rain Thursday night into Friday morning near and north of a Huron to
Marshall Minnesota line.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For BROOKINGS County, SD
558 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 20s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.

FRIDAY
A slight chance of freezing rain in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming east 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs around 40. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of snow 40 percent.

SUNDAY
Rain and snow likely, mainly in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the evening, then snow likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 50s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

                             S DAKOTA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:     Normal        Above      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:     Normal        Above      Below      Below                      

....  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

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