Clark County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
542 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /442 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

Scattered rain and snow showers and strong northwest winds will 
slowly diminish this evening across central and eastern portions
of the Northern Plains, with skies clearing late tonight. Look for
overnight lows mostly in the 20s, but with some teens possible
over western portions of the region. 

The upcoming weekend will bring warming temperatures, decreasing 
winds, and overall dry conditions. Daytime high temperatures will
climb back to near average, in the lower 50s to lower 60s by late
in the weekend and early next week. Rain chances return to the 
forecast late Sunday night through Monday.

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

CLARK 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 CLARK County
900 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ABERDEEN CLOUDY 35 20 54 NW15G22 30.27R WCI 25 TC 2 WATERTOWN CLOUDY 32 19 58 NW25G32 30.21R WCI 19 TC 0 BROOKINGS CLOUDY 33 17 51 NW21G28 30.24R WCI 21 TC 1 SISSETON N/A 34 21 59 NW16G28 30.20R WCI 24 TC 1

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 900pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 39 east. Current sky condition is mostly cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 16 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the northwest at 17 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 39 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 33 degrees at BROOKINGS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CLARK County,SD

308 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /208 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. 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 CLARK County, SD
928 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered flurries through the night. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. South winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph after midnight.
MONDAY
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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