Custer Plains County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1239 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /1139 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024/

Clear to partly cloudy tonight, with scattered showers across 
southeastern North Dakota, eastern South Dakota, and southern 
Minnesota. Low temperatures tonight will generally be in the mid
30s to mid 40s.

Widespread highs in the 70s are expected by Thursday, with
increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms during the day
and for Thursday night. 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]

CUSTER PLAINS 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 CUSTER PLAINS County
500 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT PTCLDY 48 42 80 S6 29.79F TC 9 PIERRE CLEAR 50 37 61 SE9 29.84S TC 10 CUSTER PTCLDY 49 40 71 W9 29.88S TC 9 ELLSWORTH AFB PTCLDY 49 41 73 S8 29.76S TC 9 PHILIP CLEAR 52 40 63 SE8 29.80F TC 11 PINE RIDGE PTCLDY 52 44 74 SW15G22 29.84S TC 11 SPEARFISH PTCLDY 46 36 66 CALM 29.79F TC 8 WINNER CLEAR 53 36 52 S22G30 29.86S TC 12

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 500am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 55 east. Current sky condition is partly cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 41%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 18 mph with gusts at 28 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 55 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 47 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CUSTER PLAINS County,SD

239 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today, meaning that isolated severe storms are possible. Primary hazards include large hail and damaging winds. 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 may be needed today.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For CUSTER PLAINS County, SD
226 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 EARLY THIS MORNING
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
TODAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TONIGHT
Cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy, cooler with highs in the upper 50s. North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 20 to 30 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Showers, breezy. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. North winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain showers. Breezy with lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 30s.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms 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. Lows in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 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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