Meade Co. Plains County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1051 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /951 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

Scattered rain and snow showers and northwest winds will continue
to diminish overnight across central and eastern portions of the 
Northern Plains, with skies clearing late tonight. Look for 
overnight lows mostly in the 20s, but with some teens possible 
over western portions of the region. 

The upcoming weekend will bring warming temperatures, decreasing 
winds, and overall dry conditions. Daytime high temperatures will
climb back to near average, in the lower 50s to lower 60s by late
in the weekend and early next week. Rain chances return to the 
forecast late Sunday night through Monday.

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MEADE CO. PLAINS 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 MEADE CO. PLAINS County
1200 AM CDT SAT APR 20 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT MOCLDY 30 18 60 NW12 30.41R WCI 20 TC -1 PIERRE PTCLDY 32 22 66 NW10 30.37S WCI 24 TC 0 CUSTER CLEAR 23 9 55 VRB6 30.30R WCI 16 TC -5 ELLSWORTH AFB CLOUDY 32 15 50 N10 30.37R WCI 24 TC 0 PHILIP CLEAR 28 18 66 NW5 30.41R WCI 23 TC -2 PINE RIDGE CLEAR 27 16 63 NE3 30.40R TC -3 SPEARFISH CLOUDY 28 16 59 NW13 30.40S WCI 18 TC -2 WINNER CLEAR 29 20 69 MISG 30.39R TC -2

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 1200am CDT, Saturday April 20, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 34 east. Current sky condition is partly cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 17 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the northwest at 15 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. The wind chill is near 24 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 35 degrees at HURON. The lowest temperature is 31 degrees at YANKTON and CHAMBERLAIN.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MEADE CO. PLAINS County,SD

356 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /456 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight Breezy northwest winds will develop this morning with gusts of up to 45 mph possible. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday 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 MEADE CO. PLAINS County, SD
1126 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024 OVERNIGHT
Mostly cloudy with scattered flurries. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
SATURDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 30s. South winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming west 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy with highs around 60.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs around 60.
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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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 20TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1901... A spring storm produced unusally heavy snow in northeast Ohio. Warren received 35.5 inches in thirty-six hours, and 28 inches fell at Green Hill. Akron OH established April records of 15.6 inches in 24 hours, and 26.6 inches for the month. Pittsburgh PA established April records of 12.7 inches in 24 hours, and 13.5 inches for the month. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed 219 persons. (David Ludlum) ...2002... An unseasonably warm and moist air mass had settled across eastern Kentucky leading to record breaking temperatures at the Jackson Weather Office and the London Corbin Airport between the 16th and 21st of April. Jackson saw several days in a row with record high temperatures as well as maximum low records. On the 19th the mercury soared to a record high of 89 degrees at Jackson and a record tying 87 degrees at London. The low temperature at Jackson was a balmy 69 degrees good enough for a daily as well as a monthly maximum low temperature record. (NWS Jackson)

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