Buffalo County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
739 PM CDT Mon Apr 22 2024 /639 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024/

Scattered rain continues along with strong west to northwest winds across
the region this evening. A few isolated thunderstorms along the 
International Border can also be expected.

Low temperatures this evening will range from the lower 30s in the
northwest to the low to mid 40s to the southeast. Drier 
conditions then return midweek, with temperatures warming above 
normal, before chances for rain and a few thunderstorms return for
the end of the work week.

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

BUFFALO 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 BUFFALO County
800 PM CDT MON APR 22 2024

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS SIOUX FALLS PTCLDY 66 21 18 W12G23 29.70R TC 19 HURON CLEAR 62 23 22 NW13 29.70S TC 17 CHAMBERLAIN CLEAR 60 28 29 NW6 29.76S TC 16 MADISON N/A 61 21 21 W15 29.69S TC 16 MITCHELL CLEAR 63 22 20 NW16 29.73S TC 17 YANKTON CLEAR 63 29 27 NW13 29.74R TC 17

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 800pm CDT, Monday April 22, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 66 east. Current sky condition is partly cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 18%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the west at 12 mph with gusts at 23 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 66 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 60 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BUFFALO County,SD

736 PM CDT Mon Apr 22 2024 /636 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024/ DAY ONE Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Tuesday through Sunday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BUFFALO County, SD
813 PM CDT Mon Apr 22 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Clear late in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 40. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
TUESDAY
Windy. Sunny in the morning then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 60. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.
WEDNESDAY
Breezy. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the south 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
THURSDAY
Windy. Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the lower 40s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
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 APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 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 22ND HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1883... An outbreak of tornadoes from Louisiana to Kansas claimed the lives to 200 persons. One of the tornadoes destroyed the town of Beauregard MS. (David Ludlum) ...1980... A record April heat wave sent the mercury up to the 100 degree mark in Iowa. (The Weather Channel) ...1987... Fifteen cities in the southeastern U.S. reported new record high temperatures for the date. The afternoon high of 96 degrees at Pensacola FL established a record for the month of April. (The National Weather Summary)

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