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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
656 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /556 AM 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 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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HAMLIN County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For HAMLIN County
1100 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024


SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SIOUX FALLS    PTSUNNY   65  41  41 SE20G29   29.98F TC  18           
HURON          MOSUNNY   66  43  43 S20G37    29.88F TC  19           
CHAMBERLAIN    MOSUNNY   63  44  49 S26G35    29.85S TC  17           
MADISON          N/A     61  39  44 SE18      29.95F TC  16           
MITCHELL       CLOUDY    62  43  49 SE26G38   29.91F TC  17           
YANKTON        CLOUDY    60  47  61 SE23G30   29.96F TC  16           

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 1100am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 65 east. Current sky condition is partly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 41%, and the dew point is near 41 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 20 mph with gusts at 29 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 66 degrees at HURON. The lowest temperature is 60 degrees at YANKTON.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For HAMLIN County,SD

437 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /337 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Winds out of the south to southeast have the potential to reach Wind
Advisory strength, from sustained winds around 30 mph or gusts 
around 45 mph today into tonight.

 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 HAMLIN County, SD
1101 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

REST OF TODAY
Windy. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 20 to 30 mph.

TONIGHT
Windy. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and 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 upper 50s. Southeast winds 20 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
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY
Breezy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 40s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 40.

TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

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 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)


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