Central Black Hills County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
418 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /318 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024/

Rain showers will continue across the region today. Winds remain 
breezy across the eastern Dakotas and Minnesota, with eastern 
Montana and western North Dakota becoming breezy this afternoon. 
Low temperatures this morning are forecast from the lower 40s 
northwest to mid 50s southeast. Daytime highs are expected to be 
from the lower 50s east to upper 60s west.

Temperatures will trend cooler through the end of the week, with
highs broadly in the 40s and 50s by Sunday. Occasional chances for
measurable rainfall continue for most area through early next 
week.

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

CENTRAL BLACK HILLS 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 CENTRAL BLACK HILLS County
600 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT MOCLDY 48 44 86 N7 29.48F TC 9 PIERRE LGT RAIN 49 49 100 SE17G31 29.47F TC 9 CUSTER FAIR 46 36 68 CALM 29.52F TC 8 ELLSWORTH AFB FAIR 48 46 91 NE9 29.45F TC 9 PHILIP N/A N/A N/A N/A MISG N/A PINE RIDGE MOCLDY 47 47 100 CALM 29.47F TC 8 SPEARFISH FAIR 46 39 76 NW12 29.54R TC 8 WINNER CLOUDY 51 50 96 E13 29.47F TC 11

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 48 east. Current sky condition is light rain east.In the east, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. There is patchy fog east. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 17 mph with gusts at 26 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 49 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 44 degrees at BROOKINGS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CENTRAL BLACK HILLS County,SD

237 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /337 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight Showers and thunderstorms will continue today, with the best chance of thunderstorms east of the Black Hills. Severe thunderstorms are not 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 CENTRAL BLACK HILLS County, SD
446 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 TODAY
Rain showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then rain showers with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s. North winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 30s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SATURDAY
Rain showers. A slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain showers and snow showers. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then rain showers likely in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs around 60. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear with a slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers and snow showers in the evening, then mostly clear with a slight chance of rain showers and snow showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 60. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of snow showers in the evening. Mostly clear with a slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 30 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 MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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