Harding County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1009 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /909 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

Light snow chances will continue into Friday, with drier weather 
expected into the weekend. Below average temperatures also linger
into Friday, with a warming trend for the weekend. Rain chances 
enter the forecast late Sunday through Monday, with temperatures 
expected to be near normal.

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

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

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Hourly Observations For HARDING County
1000 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

NORTHWEST AND NORTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BUFFALO N/A 34 11 38 NW18G30 30.16R WCI 23 TC 1 FAITH N/A 32 15 49 NW10 30.18R WCI 24 TC 0 MOBRIDGE CLEAR 35 19 52 NW10 30.14R WCI 27 TC 2

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 1000pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 40 east. Current sky condition is clear east.In the east, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the west at 6 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 40 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 33 degrees at HURON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For HARDING County,SD

316 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Breezy northwest winds with gusts up to 45 mph and dry conditions will result in an elevated fire risk in northwest South Dakota this afternoon. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For HARDING County, SD
746 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Clear, breezy with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, diminishing to 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Becoming mostly cloudy. Windy with highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Breezy with lows 15 to 20. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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 APR 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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