Jackson County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
124 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /1224 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

Below average temperatures continue across the region this
afternoon, with chances for snow primarily over northern 
locations. Snow chances continue into Friday, with drier weather 
going into the weekend. Below average temperatures also linger 
into Friday, with a warming trend for the weekend. Rain chances 
enter the forecast late Sunday through Monday, with temperatures 
expected to be near normal.

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

JACKSON 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 JACKSON County
600 PM CDT THU APR 18 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT MOSUNNY 47 14 26 N15 30.16S TC 8 PIERRE MOSUNNY 48 20 32 NW22G32 30.15S TC 9 CUSTER SUNNY 36 7 29 W17G30 30.14R TC 2 ELLSWORTH AFB MOSUNNY 48 9 20 N16G23 30.13R TC 9 PHILIP MOSUNNY 49 16 26 NW24G45 30.17S TC 9 PINE RIDGE SUNNY 47 11 23 W17G29 30.17R TC 8 SPEARFISH MOSUNNY 45 10 24 NW15G26 30.18R TC 7 WINNER PTSUNNY 49 22 34 MISG 30.19S TC 9

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 50 east. Current sky condition is mostly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 33%, and the dew point is near 22 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the west at 26 mph with gusts at 39 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 50 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 44 degrees at BROOKINGS.

All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For JACKSON County,SD

316 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /416 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight No hazardous weather is expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday 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 JACKSON County, SD
426 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TONIGHT
Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Clear, breezy with lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 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 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 18TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1880... More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65 persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum) ...1906... A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum) ...1944... California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel) ...1957... A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air, and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it moved westward. (The Weather Channel) ...1970... Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th) (The Weather Channel)

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