Douglas County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1246 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024 /1146 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024/

A brief warmup is expected today, with high temperatures near 
normal, in the 50s and 60s. A few isolated showers are possible 
during the day, with increasing chances for showers and a few 
thunderstorms tonight.

The latter half of the work week will bring seasonably cool 
temperatures. Daytime highs will be mostly in the 50s, with some 
lower 60s, and overnight lows in the 30s and 40s. Daily chances 
for showers will remain in the forecast Thursday through Friday. 
Look for a warming trend through the weekend with highs in the 50s
north to 60s south on Saturday, and 70s across much of the region
on Sunday. Expect a few hit and miss showers this weekend but 
most will remain dry.

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

DOUGLAS 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 DOUGLAS County
500 PM CDT WED MAY 01 2024

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BROOKINGS CLOUDY 59 36 42 NE3 29.95F TC 15 CHAMBERLAIN NOT AVBL HURON LGT RAIN 56 37 49 CALM 29.96R TC 13 MADISON N/A 57 37 47 CALM 29.95R TC 14 MITCHELL CLOUDY 59 38 45 SE8 29.94F TC 15 SIOUX FALLS CLOUDY 59 41 51 S6 29.96R TC 15 WINNER LGT RAIN 57 41 55 E16 29.86F TC 14 YANKTON CLOUDY 59 44 57 E8 29.93F TC 15

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Wednesday May 01, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 60 east. Current sky condition is cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is unavailable west, unavailable central, and no stress east. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 3 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 60 degrees at WINNER. The lowest temperature is 56 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For DOUGLAS County,SD

455 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Weak showers are possible this morning south of I-90, though no lightning is expected. Additional showers and thunderstorms build into the region throughout the afternoon hours, though are most likely during the late evening and overnight hours into Thursday. While severe weather is not anticipated, minor/isolated flooding issues are possible. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday Showers and thunderstorms will be exiting the region throughout the morning and afternoon hours on Thursday. Additional chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms return Friday night into Saturday, and again Monday night into Tuesday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For DOUGLAS County, SD
358 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024 TONIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers this evening, then showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
THURSDAY
Cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Not as cool with lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. 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 MAY 7-11 MAY 9-15 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Below Below 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

/////////////////////// MAY 1ST...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1854... The Connecticut River reached a level of nearly twenty-nine feet at Hartford (the highest level of record up until that time). The record height was reached in the midst of a great New England flood which followed sixty-six hours of steady rain. (David Ludlum) ...1935... Snow, ice and sleet brought winter back to parts of southeast Minnesota. Minneapolis received three inches of snow to tie their May record which was established in 1892. (1st-2nd) (The Weather Channel) ...1954... The temperature at Polebridge MT dipped to 5 degrees below zero to esablish a state record for the month of May. (The Weather Channel)

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