Jackson County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
852 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /752 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024/

A wet day today is on tap for most locations as rain continues to
spread over much of the region. Chances for precipitation 
continue over various parts of the area through the remainder of 
the work week, with even a little snow possible over some 
locations to the north. Seasonal temperatures are expected today 
into Wednesday before a cooling trend develops for the second part
of the work week.

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

JACKSON 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 JACKSON County
1200 PM CDT TUE APR 16 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT CLOUDY 52 45 77 NW32G45 29.58R TC 11 PIERRE LGT RAIN 53 52 96 NE15 29.43R FOG TC 12 CUSTER CLOUDY 44 36 73 N12G33 29.64R TC 7 ELLSWORTH AFB PTSUNNY 51 44 78 N38G45 29.56R TC 10 PHILIP CLOUDY 47 43 86 N21G35 29.51R TC 8 PINE RIDGE LGT RAIN 48 44 86 NW20G32 29.56R TC 9 SPEARFISH CLOUDY 46 43 87 W18G26 29.69F TC 8 WINNER LGT RAIN 56 54 93 MISG 29.35F TC 13

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 100pm CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 56 east. Current sky condition is light rain east.In the east, relative humidity is near 84%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the east at 15 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at MITCHELL. The lowest temperature is 49 degrees at BROOKINGS.

All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For JACKSON County,SD
400 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Wind Advisory Today Northwest gusts up to 55 mph possible. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms are not expected/ DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday 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 JACKSON County, SD
946 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MDT THIS EVENING

REST OF TODAY
Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Very windy and much cooler with highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, increasing to 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph this afternoon.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Windy with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the mid 20s.
FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of snow 20 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.
SATURDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 20s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
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 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Above Above Precipitation: Normal 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

APRIL 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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