Grant County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1058 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /958 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

Scattered snow showers persist across the region this afternoon
along with strong northwest winds. Todays high temperatures will 
only be in the mid 30s to mid 40s. Conditions improve through the 
weekend, with warming temperatures, decreasing winds, and overall 
dry conditions. Rain chances return to the forecast late Sunday 
night through Monday, with temperatures back to near average, in 
the lower 50s to lower 60s.

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

GRANT 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 GRANT County
1100 AM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ABERDEEN PTSUNNY 34 15 46 NW26G37 30.21R WCI 21 TC 1 WATERTOWN CLOUDY 31 16 54 W25G38 30.16S WCI 17 TC -1 BROOKINGS PTSUNNY 34 19 54 NW25G37 30.19R WCI 21 TC 1 SISSETON N/A 32 17 54 NW28G37 30.14R WCI 18 TC 0

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 1100am CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 42 east. Current sky condition is mostly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 39%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the west at 24 mph with gusts at 41 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 42 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 34 degrees at BROOKINGS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For GRANT County,SD

308 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /208 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/ DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday. No hazardous weather is 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 GRANT County, SD
1044 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 REST OF TODAY
Windy. Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
TONIGHT
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the evening.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows around 30. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Showers likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of showers 70 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows around 40.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs around 60.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
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 24-28 APR 26-MAY 2 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Precipitation: .... 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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