Turner County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1058 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /958 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

Scattered snow showers persist across the region this afternoon
along with strong northwest winds. Todays high temperatures will 
only be 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.

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TURNER 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 TURNER County
400 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BROOKINGS CLOUDY 36 17 46 W28G37 30.19S TC 2 CHAMBERLAIN CLOUDY 41 20 43 NW22G32 30.28F TC 5 HURON CLOUDY 42 17 36 NW25G38 30.23F TC 6 MADISON N/A 37 18 44 NW32G39 30.20S TC 3 MITCHELL CLOUDY 44 19 36 NW26G39 30.26S TC 7 SIOUX FALLS MOSUNNY 45 17 32 W25G45 30.21S TC 7 WINNER PTSUNNY 47 22 37 MISG 30.27F TC 8 YANKTON PTSUNNY 48 23 37 W28G36 30.26F TC 9

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 45 east. Current sky condition is mostly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 32%, and the dew point is near 17 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the west at 25 mph with gusts at 45 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 48 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at BROOKINGS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For TURNER County,SD

424 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Temperatures will begin the day below freezing in many locations but rise into the 40s to lower 50s by this afternoon. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Overnight lows will drop into the mid and upper 20s tonight and again Saturday night. Take precautions for your cold sensitive plants. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For TURNER County, SD
444 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024
FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY

TONIGHT
Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s. South winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs around 70.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
FRIDAY
A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
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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