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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
451 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /351 PM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024/

Rain showers will continue across the region this evening and overnight.
Winds remain breezy across the eastern Dakotas and Minnesota. 
Overnight lows from the mid to upper 30s in northern Montana and
North Dakota, to the 40s and lower 50s in Minnesota.

Temperatures will trend cooler through the end of the week, with
highs broadly in the 40s and 50s by Sunday. Occasional chances for
measurable rainfall continue for most area through early next 
week.

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

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Hourly Observations For MELLETTE County
500 PM CDT FRI APR 26 2024


SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
RAPID CTY ARPT LGT RAIN  54  51  90 N9        29.50R FOG     TC  12   
PIERRE         CLOUDY    54  52  93 NW8       29.41S TC  12           
CUSTER         CLOUDY    56  34  43 N15G29    29.56F TC  13           
ELLSWORTH AFB  MOSUNNY   55  52  89 N9        29.47S TC  13           
PHILIP           N/A    N/A N/A N/A MISG        N/A                   
PINE RIDGE     CLOUDY    58  48  69 NW21G32   29.48S TC  14           
SPEARFISH      PTSUNNY   59  43  55 NW17      29.55F TC  15           
WINNER         LGT RAIN  56  52  86 N10       29.40S TC  13           

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 500pm CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 56 east. Current sky condition is drizzle east.In the east, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 16 mph with gusts at 28 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and drizzle. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN. The lowest temperature is 50 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MELLETTE County,SD

237 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /337 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms will continue today, with the best
chance of thunderstorms east of the Black Hills. Severe
thunderstorms are not expected at this time.

 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 MELLETTE County, SD
526 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

TONIGHT
Cloudy. Showers likely with isolated thunderstorms this evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY
Cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Cloudy with rain showers. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph, becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the mid 60s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

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   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 26TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1834...
Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe
around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that
year. (David Ludlum)
...1978...
An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and
produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail
fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than
8000 feet. (The Weather Channel)
...1984...
Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of
forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The
tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky