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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
450 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024 /350 AM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024/

Expect a noticeable warmup today, with most areas seeing highs 
climb above freezing, and even some lower 50s over southeast
Montana and western South Dakota.

A low pressure system will bring chances for mixed precipitation
across the region tonight into Friday, with mostly light freezing
rain in southern North Dakota and mostly snow to the north. 
Expect 30s and 40s for highs through the weekend, with additional 
chances for snow across southern parts of the region.

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STURGIS PIEDMONT FOOT HILLS County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For STURGIS PIEDMONT FOOT HILLS County
700 AM CDT THU MAR 28 2024


SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
RAPID CTY ARPT PTCLDY    30  23  75 E3        29.86F TC  -1           
PIERRE         CLEAR     17  14  88 E7        29.98S WCI   8 TC  -8   
CUSTER         CLEAR     25  16  68 CALM      29.84F TC  -4           
ELLSWORTH AFB  PTCLDY    30  22  71 SE3       29.83F TC  -1           
PHILIP         PTCLDY    17  13  84 CALM      29.94R TC  -8           
PINE RIDGE     CLEAR     21  16  81 CALM      29.88F TC  -6           
SPEARFISH      PTCLDY    28  21  74 CALM      29.84S TC  -2           
WINNER         CLEAR     22  17  81 E13       29.95S WCI  10 TC  -6   

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 22 degrees west, near 17 degrees central, and near 17 degrees east. Current sky conditions are not available west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 17 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 14 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 12 degrees. Winds are from the east at 6 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to not available. The wind chill is near 14 degrees west. Winds are from the east at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 8 degrees central. Winds are calm east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 30 degrees at ELLSWORTH AFB. The lowest temperature is 6 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For STURGIS PIEDMONT FOOT HILLS County,SD

347 AM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024 /447 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

There is a chance for accumulating snow this weekend. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For STURGIS PIEDMONT FOOT HILLS County, SD
626 AM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TODAY
Mostly sunny this morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph this afternoon.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs around 50. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of snow 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Snow likely. Rain likely in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch possible. Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain likely in the evening. Snow likely. Light snow accumulation possible. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning, then snow likely with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Snow likely. Light snow accumulation possible. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of snow 70 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs around 40. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

                             S DAKOTA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                 APR 2-APR 6 APR 4-APR 10    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:     Normal        Above      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:     Normal        Above      Below      Below                      

....  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

MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky