Central Foot Hills County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
852 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /752 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024/

A wet day today is on tap for most locations as rain continues to
spread over much of the region. Chances for precipitation 
continue over various parts of the area through the remainder of 
the work week, with even a little snow possible over some 
locations to the north. Seasonal temperatures are expected today 
into Wednesday before a cooling trend develops for the second part
of the work week.

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CENTRAL FOOT HILLS County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For CENTRAL FOOT HILLS County
1100 AM CDT TUE APR 16 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT LGT RAIN 46 44 93 NW37G49 29.57F FOG TC 8 PIERRE LGT RAIN 53 52 96 E15 29.41R TC 12 CUSTER CLOUDY 45 36 70 MISG 29.63R TC 7 ELLSWORTH AFB LGT RAIN 46 44 94 NW33G41 29.56S FOG TC 8 PHILIP CLOUDY 46 43 89 NW20G31 29.49R TC 8 PINE RIDGE LGT RAIN 47 45 93 NW20G29 29.55R TC 8 SPEARFISH CLOUDY 45 43 93 NW15G23 29.70R TC 7 WINNER LGT RAIN 56 54 93 MISG 29.36R TC 13

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 1100am CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 47 degrees west, near 53 degrees central, and near 56 degrees east. Current sky conditions are not available west, light rain central, and light rain east. In the west, relative humidity is near 90%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 96%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. There is patchy fog east. Winds are from the northwest at 20 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the east at 15 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the east at 21 mph with gusts at 36 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 56 degrees at WINNER and MITCHELL. The lowest temperature is 45 degrees at CUSTER .

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CENTRAL FOOT HILLS County,SD
400 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Wind Advisory Today Northwest gusts up to 55 mph possible. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms are not expected/ DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CENTRAL FOOT HILLS County, SD
946 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING

REST OF TODAY
Cloudy. Rain showers likely this morning, then a chance of rain showers this afternoon. Very windy and cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph, increasing to 30 to 45 mph this afternoon. Gusts up to 65 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Windy with lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, diminishing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the mid 20s.
FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
SATURDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 20s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs around 60. 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 APR 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above 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

APRIL 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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