Dewey County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
225 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /125 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

Widespread highs in the 70s are expected today, with increasing 
chances for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into 
tonight. An isolated strong to severe storm is possible, mainly 
in western South Dakota. The weather will then trend cooler for 
the end of the work week and into the weekend, with continued 
decent chances for measurable rainfall Friday through Sunday for 
most areas.

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

DEWEY 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 DEWEY County
1000 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT CLOUDY 52 45 77 CALM 29.62R TC 11 PIERRE TSTM 59 54 83 W17G23 29.70R TC 15 CUSTER CLOUDY 50 44 80 NE3 29.69S TC 10 ELLSWORTH AFB CLOUDY 52 46 78 CALM 29.60S TC 11 PHILIP N/A N/A N/A N/A MISG N/A PINE RIDGE LGT RAIN 53 51 93 E15G28 29.63S TC 12 SPEARFISH PTCLDY 52 43 71 SE9 29.64R TC 11 WINNER CLOUDY 57 53 86 SE22 29.67F TC 14

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 1000pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 62 east. Current sky condition is cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 21 mph with gusts at 32 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 62 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 56 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN and BROOKINGS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For DEWEY County,SD

202 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE This afternoon and tonight. Winds out of the south to southeast will remain 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to around 45 mph will diminish this evening, with gusts around 35 mph remaining. A few strong to severe storms will be possible through early this evening over Corson and Dewey Counties. Small hail and winds over 60 mph are expected with the strongest storms. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be requested through the early evening hours. Weather spotters are encouraged to submit reports to the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. The public can submit reports on our web page, or social media accounts.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For DEWEY County, SD
843 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Cloudy with showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
FRIDAY
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 15 to 25 mph.
SATURDAY
Windy. Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 20 to 30 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the evening. Chance of showers 60 percent.
SUNDAY
Rain showers likely. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of showers 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Warmer. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Breezy. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Breezy. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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 MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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