Grant 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]

GRANT 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 GRANT County
300 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ABERDEEN PTSUNNY 72 44 36 S31G45 29.82F TC 22 WATERTOWN PTSUNNY 69 42 37 S24G38 29.89F TC 21 BROOKINGS CLOUDY 68 43 40 S26G36 29.91F TC 20 SISSETON N/A 75 41 29 S29G40 29.86F TC 24

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 68 east. Current sky condition is cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 38%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the south at 20 mph with gusts at 31 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN. The lowest temperature is 55 degrees at HURON.

All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For GRANT County,SD

302 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /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. Elevated winds may remain over the Prairie Coteau region of northeastern South Dakota overnight. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Hazardous weather is not 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 GRANT County, SD
343 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Windy. Partly sunny. South winds 20 to 30 mph.
TONIGHT
Windy. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph.
FRIDAY
Breezy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 15 to 20 mph shifting to the north 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows around 40. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
SUNDAY
Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 40s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Rain showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of showers 70 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. 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 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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