Brown 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]

BROWN 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 BROWN County
800 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ABERDEEN SUNNY 53 39 59 SE22 29.91F TC 12 WATERTOWN MOSUNNY 50 35 56 SE17G30 29.99F TC 10 BROOKINGS CLOUDY 52 32 46 SE22 30.03S TC 11 SISSETON N/A 49 37 63 SE14 30.00S TC 9

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 54 east. Current sky condition is partly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 13 mph with gusts at 20 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 56 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 50 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BROWN County,SD

437 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /337 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/ DAY ONE Today and tonight. 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 today into tonight. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For BROWN County, SD
743 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TODAY
Windy. Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
TONIGHT
Windy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
FRIDAY
Breezy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the morning.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
SATURDAY
Windy. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 20 to 30 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
SUNDAY
Breezy. Rain 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
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 40.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY
Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
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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