Kingsbury County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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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.

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

KINGSBURY 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 KINGSBURY County
200 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BROOKINGS PTSUNNY 68 42 38 S24G38 29.93F TC 20 CHAMBERLAIN MOSUNNY 67 49 52 SE28 29.81F TC 19 HURON PTSUNNY 65 45 48 S18G41 29.87F TC 18 MADISON N/A 68 43 40 S26G33 29.91F TC 20 MITCHELL CLOUDY 64 46 52 S22G35 29.90F TC 18 SIOUX FALLS PTSUNNY 71 43 36 SE24G32 29.94F TC 22 WINNER SUNNY 72 49 44 S21G31 29.78F TC 22 YANKTON LGT RAIN 56 50 80 SE17 29.94F TC 13

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 100pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 68 degrees west, near 71 degrees central, and near 70 degrees east. Current sky conditions are not available west, sunny central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. Winds are from the south at 17 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 20 mph with gusts at 30 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 22 mph with gusts at 35 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 75 degrees at ELLSWORTH AFB. The lowest temperature is 58 degrees at YANKTON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For KINGSBURY County,SD

449 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. Showers and storms are expected this evening and night. Storms are not expected to be severe but look to bring beneficial rainfall between a quarter to three quarters of an inch, highest over northwest Iowa. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Strong to severe storms are possible on Friday. The main risk area is northwest Iowa. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For KINGSBURY County, SD
1204 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Windy with highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
TONIGHT
Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy, cooler with highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming north 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY
Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Breezy with lows around 40. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers, breezy with highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Much warmer with highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above 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)

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