Bennett County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
656 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /556 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

Widespread highs in the 70s are expected today, with increasing 
chances for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into 
tonight. 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.

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

BENNETT 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 BENNETT County
200 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT LGT RAIN 70 50 49 S25G33 29.66F TC 21 PIERRE SUNNY 74 48 39 S22G32 29.73F TC 23 CUSTER CLOUDY 60 44 55 S3 29.77F THUNDER TC 16 PHILIP SUNNY 75 53 46 S16G25 29.69F TC 24 PINE RIDGE MOSUNNY 72 53 51 S18G36 29.69F TC 22 SPEARFISH MOSUNNY 68 46 45 NE8 29.68F TC 20 WINNER SUNNY 72 49 44 S21G31 29.78F TC 22

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 100pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 68 degrees west, near 71 degrees central, and near 70 degrees east. Current sky conditions are not available west, sunny central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 47 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 40%, and the dew point is near 46 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. Winds are from the south at 17 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 20 mph with gusts at 30 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 22 mph with gusts at 35 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 75 degrees at ELLSWORTH AFB. The lowest temperature is 58 degrees at YANKTON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BENNETT County,SD

1044 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /1144 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight There is a chance of thunderstorms today. Severe thunderstorms are not expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday There is a chance of thunderstorms Friday. Severe thunderstorms are not expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BENNETT County, SD
106 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TONIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Showers. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 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 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- 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)

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