Perkins County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1246 PM CDT Wed May 1 2024 /1146 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024/

A brief warmup is expected today, with high temperatures near 
normal, in the 50s and 60s. A few isolated showers are possible 
during the day, with increasing chances for showers and a few 
thunderstorms tonight.

The latter half of the work week will bring seasonably cool 
temperatures. Daytime highs will be mostly in the 50s, with some 
lower 60s, and overnight lows in the 30s and 40s. Daily chances 
for showers will remain in the forecast Thursday through Friday. 
Look for a warming trend through the weekend with highs in the 50s
north to 60s south on Saturday, and 70s across much of the region
on Sunday. Expect a few hit and miss showers this weekend but 
most will remain dry.

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

PERKINS 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 PERKINS County
400 PM CDT WED MAY 01 2024

NORTHWEST AND NORTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BUFFALO N/A 55 28 35 NE16G25 29.75F TC 13 FAITH N/A 53 44 71 S24G31 29.76F TC 12 MOBRIDGE CLOUDY 58 37 45 S21G33 29.85F TC 14

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Wednesday May 01, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 60 east. Current sky condition is cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 38 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is unavailable west, unavailable central, and no stress east. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 3 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 60 degrees at WINNER. The lowest temperature is 56 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For PERKINS County,SD

422 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024 /522 AM CDT Wed May 1 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. While organized severe thunderstorms are not expected, any storm could contain small hail and gusty, erratic winds. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday Isolated thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening from far northwest South Dakota to south-central South Dakota. Severe thunderstorms are not expected. A potentially strong storm system may move into the region early next week resulting in windy weather with significant precipitation possible. Confidence is low with details, however. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For PERKINS County, SD
226 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024 LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers likely in the evening, then a chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Breezy with lows in the lower 30s. West winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
FRIDAY
Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 20 to 30 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
MONDAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the upper 50s.
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 MAY 7-11 MAY 9-15 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Below Below 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

/////////////////////// MAY 1ST...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1854... The Connecticut River reached a level of nearly twenty-nine feet at Hartford (the highest level of record up until that time). The record height was reached in the midst of a great New England flood which followed sixty-six hours of steady rain. (David Ludlum) ...1935... Snow, ice and sleet brought winter back to parts of southeast Minnesota. Minneapolis received three inches of snow to tie their May record which was established in 1892. (1st-2nd) (The Weather Channel) ...1954... The temperature at Polebridge MT dipped to 5 degrees below zero to esablish a state record for the month of May. (The Weather Channel)

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