Douglas County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
225 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /125 PM 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 to severe 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]

DOUGLAS 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 DOUGLAS County
500 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BROOKINGS CLOUDY 66 42 41 S25G35 29.88F TC 19 CHAMBERLAIN PTSUNNY 64 52 65 SE30G38 29.74F TC 18 HURON LGT RAIN 54 52 93 SE17G28 29.84F TC 12 MADISON N/A 61 41 48 S30G38 29.88F TC 16 MITCHELL CLOUDY 56 50 80 SE20G31 29.85F TC 13 SIOUX FALLS LGT RAIN 63 43 48 S18G32 29.90F TC 17 WINNER PTSUNNY 69 53 56 S25G41 29.72F TC 21 YANKTON CLOUDY 63 51 65 SE16G29 29.86F TC 17

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

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 63 east. Current sky condition is light rain east.In the east, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the south at 18 mph with gusts at 32 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 66 degrees at BROOKINGS. The lowest temperature is 54 degrees at HURON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For DOUGLAS County,SD

523 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. Showers and storms are expected this evening and night. Storms are not expected to be severe but look to bring beneficial rainfall between a quarter to three quarters of an inch, highest over northwest Iowa. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. Strong to severe storms are possible on Friday. The greatest threat with any storms that form is large hail up to half dollar size, damaging wind gusts, and a tornado or two. Additional rainfall of a half an inch to an inch is possible. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For DOUGLAS County, SD
343 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 TONIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. 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 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 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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