McCook County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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7 Day Forecast

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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
652 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /552 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

Below average temperatures will continue over the region today,
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]

MCCOOK 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 MCCOOK County
700 AM CDT THU APR 18 2024

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BROOKINGS MOCLDY 37 28 70 W12 30.11R TC 3 CHAMBERLAIN PTCLDY 35 28 75 W16 30.19S WCI 25 TC 2 6HR MIN TEMP: 35; 6HR MAX TEMP: 45; HURON PTCLDY 35 28 75 W12 30.15R WCI 27 TC 2 6HR MIN TEMP: 34; 6HR MAX TEMP: 45; MADISON N/A 37 32 81 NW13 30.11R TC 3 MITCHELL MOCLDY 39 30 70 W10 30.18R TC 4 6HR MIN TEMP: 39; 6HR MAX TEMP: 47; SIOUX FALLS CLOUDY 43 31 62 NW12 30.14R TC 6 6HR MIN TEMP: 43; 6HR MAX TEMP: 49; 6HR PCP: TRACE; WINNER PTCLDY 36 29 75 MISG 30.20R TC 2 YANKTON CLOUDY 42 35 76 NW10 30.16R TC 6

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 700am CDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 43 east. Current sky condition is cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the northwest at 12 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 43 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 35 degrees at HURON and CHAMBERLAIN.

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

402 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. Cooler weather through Saturday with highs only reaching the 40s to 50s. Overnight lows will be at to 5 degrees below freezing. Take precautions for your cold sensitive plants. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MCCOOK County, SD
644 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TODAY
Sunny, breezy, cooler with highs around 50. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
TONIGHT
Clear, cooler with lows around 30. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming west around 10 mph after midnight.
FRIDAY
Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 40s. West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Breezy with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs around 50. Northwest winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs around 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 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 23-27 APR 25-MAY 1 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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