Todd 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]

TODD 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 TODD County
600 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT SUNNY 41 17 38 N37G51 30.27R TC 5 PIERRE PTSUNNY 41 18 39 NW26G41 30.27R TC 5 CUSTER PTSUNNY 36 8 31 W12G20 30.21R TC 2 ELLSWORTH AFB SUNNY 39 13 34 N31 30.25R TC 4 PHILIP SUNNY 43 18 36 NW30G44 30.29S TC 6 PINE RIDGE MOSUNNY 45 20 36 N18G25 30.26R TC 7 SPEARFISH PTSUNNY 36 16 44 NW20G31 30.32R TC 2 WINNER PTSUNNY 45 21 38 MISG 30.29R TC 7

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

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 44 east. Current sky condition is partly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 33%, and the dew point is near 17 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the northwest at 25 mph with gusts at 36 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 46 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at BROOKINGS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For TODD County,SD

356 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /456 AM CDT 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 will not be needed today.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For TODD County, SD
426 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Breezy. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
TONIGHT
Clear, breezy with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the lower 40s. South winds 20 to 30 mph.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then a chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Breezy with lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. 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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