Gregory 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]

GREGORY 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 GREGORY County
100 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BROOKINGS PTCLDY 54 32 43 SE14 30.06F TC 12 CHAMBERLAIN CLEAR 52 36 54 SE15 29.95S TC 11 6HR MIN TEMP: 52; 6HR MAX TEMP: 65; HURON PTCLDY 56 32 40 SE14G22 29.98F TC 13 6HR MIN TEMP: 56; 6HR MAX TEMP: 64; 6HR PCP: TRACE; MADISON N/A 55 34 44 SE14 30.04S TC 13 MITCHELL CLEAR 56 32 40 SE18G26 30.00F TC 13 6HR MIN TEMP: 56; 6HR MAX TEMP: 65; SIOUX FALLS PTCLDY 59 32 36 SE16 30.06F TC 15 6HR MIN TEMP: 59; 6HR MAX TEMP: 65; 6HR PCP: TRACE; WINNER PTCLDY 57 35 43 S24G35 29.91F TC 14 YANKTON MOCLDY 57 37 47 E10 30.05F TC 14

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 59 east. Current sky condition is partly cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 36%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 16 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 52 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For GREGORY County,SD

449 AM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday. Showers and storms are expected Thursday evening and night. Storms are not expected to be severe but look to bring beneficial rainfall with them. Strong to severe storms are possible on Friday. The main risk area is northwest Iowa. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For GREGORY County, SD
1058 PM CDT Wed Apr 24 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 50. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph, increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy with lows around 50. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 80 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. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
TUESDAY
Sunny, warmer with highs in the mid 70s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 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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