Miner 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
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

MINER 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 MINER County
1000 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BROOKINGS CLEAR 35 21 56 W9 30.14S WCI 28 TC 2 CHAMBERLAIN CLEAR 36 26 67 W5 30.19R TC 2 HURON CLEAR 33 24 69 W8 30.17R WCI 26 TC 1 MADISON N/A 37 23 56 W9 30.14S TC 3 MITCHELL CLEAR 39 23 52 SW6 30.19S TC 4 SIOUX FALLS CLEAR 40 23 50 W6 30.18R TC 4 WINNER CLEAR 35 23 61 MISG 30.21R TC 2 YANKTON CLEAR 40 28 62 W8 30.22R TC 4

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.

All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For MINER County,SD

605 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. Temperatures dropping into the upper 20s to lower 30s could result in damage to exposed plants. Take precautions to protect sensitive plants. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Overnight lows will drop into the mid and upper 20s on Friday night and Saturday night. Take precautions for your cold sensitive plants. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MINER County, SD
1028 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Clear, cooler with lows in the upper 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny and windy. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Breezy with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs around 50. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. 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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