Stanley County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
444 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /344 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

Chances for snow showers will continue through today across the
region, with strong northwest winds and highs only in the mid 30s
to mid 40s. Conditions improve through the weekend, with warming
temperatures, decreasing winds, and overall dry conditions. Rain
chances return to the forecast late Sunday night through Monday,
with temperatures back to near average, in the lower 50s to lower
60s.

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

STANLEY 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 STANLEY County
600 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT PTCLDY 28 13 53 N16 30.25S WCI 16 TC -2 PIERRE CLEAR 28 20 71 W15 30.23R WCI 16 TC -2 CUSTER PTCLDY 23 7 50 CALM 30.17S TC -5 ELLSWORTH AFB PTCLDY 29 9 44 NW16 30.22S WCI 17 TC -2 PHILIP PTCLDY 26 17 68 W6 30.27S WCI 19 TC -3 PINE RIDGE MOCLDY 28 20 71 NE5 30.26R WCI 23 TC -2 SPEARFISH CLEAR 27 10 50 W15G22 30.26S WCI 15 TC -3 WINNER PTCLDY 28 19 69 MISG 30.26S TC -2

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 34 east. Current sky condition is clear east.In the east, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the west at 9 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 27 degrees east. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 34 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 30 degrees at YANKTON and HURON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For STANLEY 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 STANLEY County, SD
612 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /512 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ TODAY
Windy. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
TONIGHT
Breezy. Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph decreasing to 5 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. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. A 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs around 70.
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 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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