Northern Black Hills County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
608 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 /508 PM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024/

Mostly clear conditions can be expected tonight for most of the
region. low temperatures will range from the mid 20s for northern
Minnesota to near 40 in southwestern South Dakota.

It will be mainly dry for the middle of the work week, with 
temperatures trending warmer. Widespread highs in the 70s are 
expected by Thursday. The weather will then trend cooler and 
wetter for the end of the work week and for next weekend.

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

NORTHERN BLACK HILLS 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 NORTHERN BLACK HILLS County
1100 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT PTCLDY 46 27 47 E3 30.13R TC 8 PIERRE CLEAR 45 30 55 E3 30.13R TC 7 CUSTER PTCLDY 36 24 62 NE5 30.16R TC 2 ELLSWORTH AFB PTCLDY 51 24 35 E3 30.10R TC 10 PHILIP CLEAR 42 28 57 NW6 30.13R TC 6 PINE RIDGE PTCLDY 39 29 67 NE7 30.14R TC 4 SPEARFISH PTCLDY 39 27 60 SE7 30.14S TC 4 WINNER N/A 49 29 46 MISG 30.14R TC 9

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 49 east. Current sky condition is clear east.In the east, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the north at 5 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 49 degrees at WINNER. The lowest temperature is 43 degrees at BROOKINGS.

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

233 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024 /333 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday There is a chance of thunderstorms Thursday and Friday. Severe thunderstorms are not expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For NORTHERN BLACK HILLS County, SD
1006 PM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024 OVERNIGHT
Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Rain showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy, cooler with highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Rain showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
A slight chance of snow showers. Rain showers. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain showers likely. A slight chance of snow showers in the evening, then snow showers likely after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SUNDAY
Rain showers and snow showers likely. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. A slight chance of freezing rain after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 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 29-MAY 3 MAY 1-MAY 7 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal 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 24TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1899... Two women and one son lived to tell the story of being picked up by a tornado and carried more than a fourth of a mile, flying far above the church steeples, before being gently set down again. The young boy and one of the ladies said they had the pleasure of flying alongside a horse. The horse "kicked and struggled" as it flew high above, and was set down unharmed about a mile away. (The Weather Channel) ...1908... Severe thunderstorms spawned eighteen tornadoes over across the Central Gulf Coast States claiming the lives of 310 persons. The state of Mississippi was hardest hit. A tornado near Hattiesburg MS killed 143 persons and caused more than half a million dollars damage. Four violent tornadoes accounted for 279 of the 310 deaths. The deadliest of the four tornadoes swelled to a width of 2.5 miles as it passed near Amite LA. The tornado also leveled most of Purvis MS. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1925... Louisville's and Bowling Green's warmest April temperature: 91 and 96 degrees, respectively. Also, Lexington's earliest 90 degree temperature (90 degrees). (NWS Louisville) ...1980... Three of eight helicopters were damaged in a sandstorm during a failed-attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. The hostages were later released on January 20, 1981. ...2005... The latest measurable snowfall on record occurred across parts of Kentucky last year. The snow was the result of cold air and moisture wrapping around an area of low pressure located over the northeast United States. Accumulating snow was mainly confined to the ridgetops and higher elevations of extreme east Kentucky but at least a few flakes were reported just about everywhere. Some amounts reported from across eastern and central Kentucky include...0.6 inches in Booneville...1.0 inch at Jeremiah...1.2 inches at the Jackson Weather Office...1.5 inches at Cumberland...4.0 inches at Lynch...and 5.0 inches at Closplint. (NWS Jackson)

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