Lake County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
753 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 /653 AM MDT Wed May 8 2024/

A strong low pressure system will bring isolated to scattered 
showers to the region. A few thunderstorms are also possible 
today, mainly in South Dakota and southern Minnesota. High 
temperatures will be in the 50s west to 60s and perhaps lower 70s
east. Look for lingering showers tonight across the southern half
of the region, with chances for showers diminishing across the 
north. Lows tonight will be in the upper 30s to upper 40s. 

Chances for showers then become more isolated through the end of
the week. Breezy winds are expected on Friday. Daytime highs 
through the work week will mostly be in the 50s and 60s, though a 
few locations in the southeast will peak into the lower 70s at 
times. Lows through Friday will range from the upper 30s to upper 
40s, warming into the 40s and 50s this weekend. Seasonable warm 
temperatures and mostly dry conditions are then on tap for the 
coming weekend.

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LAKE County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For LAKE County
100 PM CDT WED MAY 08 2024

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BROOKINGS PTSUNNY 64 45 49 E18G26 29.63R TC 18 CHAMBERLAIN CLOUDY 61 39 44 N12 29.65R TC 16 6HR MIN TEMP: 42; 6HR MAX TEMP: 62; HURON PTSUNNY 63 42 46 E14G26 29.63R TC 17 6HR MIN TEMP: 40; 6HR MAX TEMP: 67; MADISON N/A 63 48 59 E22G29 29.59S TC 17 MITCHELL NOT AVBL SIOUX FALLS PTSUNNY 68 44 42 SE15G25 29.56R TC 20 6HR MIN TEMP: 45; 6HR MAX TEMP: 70; WINNER CLOUDY 59 41 51 VRB5 29.66R TC 15 YANKTON SUNNY 66 43 43 S12 29.56S TC 19

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 100pm CDT, Wednesday May 08, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 68 east. Current sky condition is partly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 42%, and the dew point is near 44 degrees. The livestock heat stress category is unavailable west, unavailable central, and no stress east. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 15 mph with gusts at 25 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 68 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 61 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LAKE County,SD

425 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. Showers and thunderstorms expected today and tonight. A few thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could be strong to severe, with hail to the size of half dollars and brief gusty winds. Funnel clouds and landspouts are also possible. Some storms may contain locally heavy rainfall which may create ponding of water. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Thursday through Tuesday. Brief heavy rain is possible early Thursday. Breezy winds expected Friday with gusts to 35 mph. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For LAKE County, SD
1133 AM CDT Wed May 8 2024 REST OF TODAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
THURSDAY
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the lower 40s.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows around 50.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 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 MAY 13-17 MAY 15-21 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal Normal .... 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

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// MAY 8TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1784... A deadly hailstorm in South Carolina hit the town of Winnsborough. The hailstones, measuring as much as nine inches in circumference, killed several persons, and a great number of sheep, lambs and birds. (David Ludlum) ...1803... A freak spring storm produced heavy snow from southern Indiana to New England. The storm made sleighing possible in Massachusetts, but also ruined shade trees in Philadelphia. (David Ludlum) ...1895... A light rainshower in Winnipeg dropped a mixture of rain and black ants on the city. Most of the black ants were the size of huge wasps. ...1981... The Dallas/Fort Worth area experienced its worst hailstorm of record as baseball to grapefruit size hail, accompanied by 100 mph winds, caused nearly 200 million dollars damage. Hail accumulated eight inches deep at Cedar Hill TX. (The Weather Channel) ... 2003... A tornado (F0) occurred in Breckinridge County along a one mile long path. Numerous adult trees were uprooted in the Hoosier National Forest by an F1 tornado in Perry County. (NWS Louisville)

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