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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
257 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024 /157 PM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024/

Freezing rain across the southern half of North Dakota and
northern South Dakota tonight. Possibly heavy snow will fall in
north central North Dakota through Friday afternoon.

Temperatures in the region will then warm back to above average 
through the weekend and into next week. This weekend another 
system will impact South Dakota and Minnesota. 

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Hourly Observations For DAVISON County
400 PM CDT THU MAR 28 2024


SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SIOUX FALLS    MOSUNNY   47  29  49 E13       29.99F TC   8           
HURON          SUNNY     42  22  44 SE10      29.98F TC   6           
CHAMBERLAIN    MOSUNNY   42  31  64 SE14      29.92F TC   6           
MITCHELL       SUNNY     40  26  57 E13       29.99F TC   4           
YANKTON        SUNNY     49  32  52 E12G17    29.97F TC   9           

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 300pm CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 46 east. Current sky condition is mostly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the east at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 47 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 34 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For DAVISON County,SD

521 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

The next system of interest looks to be on Sunday and Monday as low
pressure moves into the Central Plains. Right now it looks like rain
and snow are both possible with the better chance for snow north of 
a Platte South Dakota to Windom Minnesota line. 

A weaker system may bring some patchy light rain or light freezing
rain Thursday night into Friday morning near and north of a Huron to
Marshall Minnesota line.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For DAVISON County, SD
104 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

THIS AFTERNOON
Sunny. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Southeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 20s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain with a slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

SUNDAY
Rain likely with a slight chance of snow in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely with a slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

MONDAY
A slight chance of snow. Rain likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs around 50.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs around 60.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

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....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky