Potter County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
542 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /442 PM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

Scattered rain and snow showers and strong northwest winds will 
slowly diminish this evening 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.

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

POTTER 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 POTTER County
700 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ABERDEEN CLOUDY 36 18 48 NW20G31 30.25R TC 2 WATERTOWN CLOUDY 33 20 58 NW25G33 30.19R WCI 20 TC 1 BROOKINGS CLOUDY 36 16 44 NW26G32 30.21R TC 2 SISSETON N/A 35 19 52 NW24G31 30.18R WCI 23 TC 2

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 700pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 43 east. Current sky condition is partly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 33%, and the dew point is near 16 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the northwest at 26 mph with gusts at 38 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 45 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at BROOKINGS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For POTTER County,SD

308 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /208 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For POTTER County, SD
643 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 TONIGHT
Breezy. Mostly cloudy early in the evening then clearing. A chance of sprinkles in the evening. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
MONDAY
Breezy. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Breezy. Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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