Brookings County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
556 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 /456 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024/

A large area of low pressure will continue to bring scattered 
showers to far eastern North Dakota and northern Minnesota this 
morning. Showers will end during the day today, along with winds 
decreasing. Afternoon highs today will be in the 50s to mid 60s 
across the Northern Plains. 

It will be mainly dry for the middle of the work week, with
temperatures trending warmer. Widespread highs in the 70s are
expected by Thursday. The weather will then trend cooler and
wetter for the end of the work week and for next weekend.

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BROOKINGS County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For BROOKINGS County
1000 AM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BROOKINGS SUNNY 49 37 63 NW29 29.83R TC 9 CHAMBERLAIN SUNNY 50 34 53 NW24G33 29.98R TC 10 HURON SUNNY 52 36 54 NW25G35 29.91R TC 11 MADISON N/A 50 37 62 NW29G36 29.86R TC 10 MITCHELL SUNNY 53 34 48 NW28G39 29.92R TC 12 SIOUX FALLS MOSUNNY 54 35 48 NW24G32 29.87R TC 12 WINNER SUNNY 52 34 50 MISG 30.01R TC 11 YANKTON SUNNY 54 36 50 NW26 29.92R TC 12

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 900am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 52 east. Current sky condition is sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the northwest 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 52 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 47 degrees at BROOKINGS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BROOKINGS County,SD

903 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. Winds will gust up to 40 mph through Tuesday morning. Winds will begin to weak though the afternoon. The increase in winds will lead to increased fire danger risks this afternoon. Scattered frost will be possible into Wednesday morning. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. Isolated strong to severe storms are possible Thursday night into Friday. Thunderstorms may redevelop again Friday afternoon and early evening bringing a second risk for strong to severe storms to the outlook area. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed Friday afternoon.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BROOKINGS County, SD
828 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 REST OF TODAY
Mostly sunny with a chance of sprinkles. Breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
WEDNESDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 40s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the upper 60s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Windy with lows around 50. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
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 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 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 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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