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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1239 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /1139 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024/

Clear to partly cloudy tonight, with scattered showers across 
southeastern North Dakota, eastern South Dakota, and southern 
Minnesota. Low temperatures tonight will generally be in the mid
30s to mid 40s.

Widespread highs in the 70s are expected by Thursday, with
increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms during the day
and for Thursday night. An isolated strong 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.

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GREGORY County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For GREGORY County
600 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024


SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BROOKINGS      CLOUDY    51  31  46 SE20      30.04F TC  11           
CHAMBERLAIN    CLEAR     47  36  66 SE10      29.89F TC   8           
HURON          CLEAR     50  36  58 SE15G25   29.94F TC  10           
MADISON          N/A     48  34  57 SE16      30.01F TC   9           
MITCHELL       CLEAR     49  36  61 SE14      29.96F TC   9           
SIOUX FALLS    PTCLDY    53  32  44 SE10G21   30.03S TC  12           
WINNER         PTCLDY    53  37  54 SE16G29   29.85F TC  12           
YANKTON        MOCLDY    53  40  61 SE8       29.99F TC  12           

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 53 east. Current sky condition is partly cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph with gusts at 21 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 53 degrees at YANKTON and WINNER. The lowest temperature is 47 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For GREGORY County,SD

449 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Showers and storms are expected this evening and night. Storms are 
not expected to be severe but look to bring beneficial rainfall 
between a quarter to three quarters of an inch, highest over 
northwest Iowa.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

Strong to severe storms are possible on Friday. The main risk area is
northwest Iowa. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For GREGORY County, SD
428 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

TODAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TONIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

FRIDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows around 40. Chance of rain 80 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers, mainly in the morning. Breezy. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

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....  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)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky