Hermosa Foot Hills 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
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HERMOSA FOOT HILLS 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 HERMOSA FOOT HILLS County
1000 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT CLEAR 35 15 44 NW14 30.21R WCI 26 TC 2 PIERRE CLEAR 35 20 54 NW10 30.18R WCI 27 TC 2 CUSTER CLEAR 28 7 41 W5 30.18R WCI 23 TC -2 ELLSWORTH AFB CLEAR 37 10 32 NW10 30.18R TC 3 PHILIP CLEAR 38 17 42 NW14 30.20R TC 3 PINE RIDGE CLEAR 36 14 40 N7 30.22R TC 2 SPEARFISH CLEAR 34 9 35 W10 30.22R WCI 26 TC 1 WINNER CLEAR 35 23 61 MISG 30.21R 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 HERMOSA FOOT HILLS County,SD

316 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /416 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. 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 HERMOSA FOOT HILLS County, SD
746 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly clear this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph this evening.
FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph, decreasing to 20 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 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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