Lincoln County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
556 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 /456 AM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024/

A large area of low pressure will continue to bring scattered 
showers to far eastern North Dakota and northern Minnesota this 
morning. Showers will end during the day today, along with winds 
decreasing. Afternoon highs today will be in the 50s to mid 60s 
across the Northern Plains. 

It will be mainly dry for the middle of the work week, with
temperatures trending warmer. Widespread highs in the 70s are
expected by Thursday. The weather will then trend cooler and
wetter for the end of the work week and for next weekend.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
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LINCOLN County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For LINCOLN County
800 AM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS SIOUX FALLS MOSUNNY 50 30 46 NW16G26 29.83R TC 10 HURON SUNNY 45 35 68 NW21G29 29.86R TC 7 CHAMBERLAIN SUNNY 44 31 61 NW13G20 29.95R TC 7 MADISON N/A 45 30 57 W20G26 29.81R TC 7 MITCHELL SUNNY 47 31 53 NW20 29.89R TC 8 YANKTON SUNNY 50 31 48 W17 29.89R TC 10

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 800am CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 36 degrees west, near 45 degrees central, and near 50 degrees east. Current sky conditions are not available west, sunny central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 75%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 65%, and the dew point is near 34 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 46%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. Winds are from the west at 8 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to not available. Winds are from the northwest at 17 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 16 mph with gusts at 26 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 YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at RAPID CITY and BUFFALO.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LINCOLN County,SD

444 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE Today and tonight. Today will be another day with gusty winds with gusts up to around 40 mph, decreasing during the afternoon hours. The winds will again bring the potential for elevated fire danger where fuels have not sufficiently greened. Areas to widespread frost expected tonight, with temperatures falling to the low to mid 30s. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. Isolated strong to severe storms are possible Thursday night into Friday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For LINCOLN County, SD
828 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 REST OF TODAY
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
TONIGHT
Mostly clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
WEDNESDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy with highs around 70. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph, increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the evening, then showers after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible after midnight. Windy with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Windy with highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 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 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6 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 23RD HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1885... The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow. (David Ludlum) ...1910... The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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