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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1239 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /1139 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024/

Clear to partly cloudy tonight, with scattered showers across 
southeastern North Dakota, eastern South Dakota, and southern 
Minnesota. Low temperatures tonight will generally be in the mid
30s to mid 40s.

Widespread highs in the 70s are expected by Thursday, with
increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms during the day
and for Thursday night. An isolated strong storm is possible,
mainly in western South Dakota. The weather will then trend 
cooler for the end of the work week and into the weekend, with 
continued decent chances for measurable rainfall Friday through 
Sunday for most areas.

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SULLY 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 SULLY County
200 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024


SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
RAPID CTY ARPT PTCLDY    46  38  73 SE6       29.82S TC   8           
PIERRE         CLEAR     54  36  50 SE16G24   29.87S TC  12           
CUSTER         PTCLDY    42  29  59 CALM      29.91F TC   6           
ELLSWORTH AFB  PTCLDY    48  37  64 W5        29.78F TC   9           
PHILIP         CLEAR     58  39  49 VRB3      29.84R TC  14           
PINE RIDGE     PTCLDY    55  40  56 S23G31    29.86F TC  13           
SPEARFISH      PTCLDY    46  36  66 SW6       29.83F TC   8           
WINNER         PTCLDY    57  35  43 S25G37    29.90F TC  14           

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 400am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 57 east. Current sky condition is cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 15 mph with gusts at 29 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 57 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 48 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN.


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

306 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 /206 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024/

 DAY ONE  This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Thursday through Tuesday.

Winds out of the south to southeast have the potential to reach Wind
Advisory strength, from sustained winds around 30 mph or gusts 
around 45 mph Thursday into Thursday night.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For SULLY County, SD
343 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

EARLY THIS MORNING
Breezy. Mostly clear. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.

TODAY
Windy. Partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.

TONIGHT
Windy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph.

FRIDAY
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 15 to 25 mph.

SATURDAY
Breezy. Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 15 to 25 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of showers 60 percent.

SUNDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of showers 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.

MONDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

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                APR 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 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

APRIL 25TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1875...
New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of
record for that location. (David Ludlum)
...1898...
The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S.
record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel)
...1910...
Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches
between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record
for the city. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze
of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was
only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather
Channel)


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