Hermosa Foot Hills County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
619 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024 /519 AM MDT Sat Apr 20 2024/

Scattered rain and snow showers and northwest winds will continue
to diminish this morning across central and eastern portions of 
the Northern Plains, with skies clearing through the morning. 
Look for morning lows mostly in the 20s, but with some teens 
possible over western portions of the region. 

Today and Sunday will bring warming temperatures, decreasing
winds, and overall dry conditions. Highs today will still be a bit
cool compared to average, in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Expect
warmer temperatures on Sunday and Monday with highs generally in
the mid 50s to mid 60s. Rain chances return to the forecast late
Sunday night through Monday, and potentially into Tuesday. Winds
will also increase on Monday, with windy conditions expected
across the region.

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HERMOSA FOOT HILLS 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 HERMOSA FOOT HILLS County
900 AM CDT SAT APR 20 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT SUNNY 32 18 56 N9 30.42S WCI 24 TC 0 PIERRE CLOUDY 34 24 67 N10 30.43R WCI 26 TC 1 CUSTER MOSUNNY 22 12 65 SW5 30.31R WCI 16 TC -6 PHILIP SUNNY 34 21 59 W9 30.45S WCI 27 TC 1 PINE RIDGE SUNNY 25 20 81 CALM 30.43R TC -4 SPEARFISH SUNNY 27 16 63 NW10 30.40S WCI 17 TC -3 WINNER CLOUDY 33 23 66 MISG 30.45R TC 1

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 900am CDT, Saturday April 20, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 39 east. Current sky condition is mostly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 23 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the northwest at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 39 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 32 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For HERMOSA FOOT HILLS County,SD

314 AM MDT Sat Apr 20 2024 /414 AM CDT Sat Apr 20 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Sunday through Friday No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For HERMOSA FOOT HILLS County, SD
646 AM MDT Sat Apr 20 2024 TODAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming east this afternoon.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west after midnight.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
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 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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 20TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1901... A spring storm produced unusally heavy snow in northeast Ohio. Warren received 35.5 inches in thirty-six hours, and 28 inches fell at Green Hill. Akron OH established April records of 15.6 inches in 24 hours, and 26.6 inches for the month. Pittsburgh PA established April records of 12.7 inches in 24 hours, and 13.5 inches for the month. (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama killed 219 persons. (David Ludlum) ...2002... An unseasonably warm and moist air mass had settled across eastern Kentucky leading to record breaking temperatures at the Jackson Weather Office and the London Corbin Airport between the 16th and 21st of April. Jackson saw several days in a row with record high temperatures as well as maximum low records. On the 19th the mercury soared to a record high of 89 degrees at Jackson and a record tying 87 degrees at London. The low temperature at Jackson was a balmy 69 degrees good enough for a daily as well as a monthly maximum low temperature record. (NWS Jackson)

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