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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
821 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024 /721 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024/

Another cool down is then forecasted for the remainder of the 
work week. High temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing
Thursday and Friday. Medium to high chances for accumulating snow
will cross the region from northwest to southeast Wednesday night
through Thursday, with a continued cool and active pattern into 
the weekend. For Saturday through Sunday, snow is likely for most 
locations.

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

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Hourly Observations For HAND County
1200 AM CDT TUE MAR 19 2024


SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SIOUX FALLS    PTCLDY    39   7  26 SW13G22   29.84F TC   4           
HURON          CLEAR     36  11  35 S9        29.78F TC   2           
CHAMBERLAIN    CLEAR     43  20  40 SW9       29.83F TC   6           
MITCHELL       CLEAR     38  11  32 S14       29.82F TC   3           
YANKTON        CLEAR     43  10  26 S9        29.88F TC   6           

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 1200am CDT, Tuesday March 19, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 47 degrees west, near 48 degrees central, and near 39 degrees east. Current sky conditions are not available west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 34%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 26%, and the dew point is near 7 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to not available. Winds are from the west at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 13 mph with gusts at 22 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at ELLSWORTH AFB. The lowest temperature is 33 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For HAND County,SD

311 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024 /211 AM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Very dry conditions today, with gradually increasing winds through
the afternoon and evening. Winds will peak north of highway 212 
between 30 and 40 mph this afternoon and evening, and only around 25
mph late this afternoon south of highway 212. The result will be 
very high fire danger for this afternoon and evening. Additionally,
the fire threat will be exacerbated by a wind shift from west to 
northwest as a front moves through this evening and during the early 
overnight hours with more widespread wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is 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 HAND County, SD
1143 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Not as cold. Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Colder. Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of light snow in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of light snow. Lows in the lower 20s. East winds 5 to 15 mph.

THURSDAY
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with light snow likely. Highs around 40. Chance of snow 70 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light snow. Lows 15 to 20. Highs in the lower 30s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of light snow. Lows 15 to 20.

SATURDAY
Light snow likely. Accumulations possible. Highs in the upper 20s. Chance of snow 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Significant accumulations possible. Lows around 20. Highs around 30.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Light snow likely. Accumulations possible. Lows 15 to 20. Chance of snow 70 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of light snow. Highs in the upper 20s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

                             S DAKOTA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   MAR 24-28 MAR 26-APR 1    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Below        Below      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        Above      Below      Below                      

....  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

MARCH 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1950...
Timberline Lodge reported 246 inches of snow on the ground, a record for
the state of Oregon. (The Weather Channel)
...1935...
Suffocating dust storms occurred frequently in southeastern Colorado
between the 12th and the 25th of the month. Six people died, and many
livestock starved or suffocated. Up to six feet of dust covered the ground.
Schools were closed, and many rural homes were deserted by tenants. (The
Weather Channel)
...1956...
The second heavy snowstorm in just three days hit Boston. Nearby Blue Hill
received 19.5 inches contributing to their snowiest March of record. (David
Ludlum)

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