McPherson County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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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]

MCPHERSON 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 MCPHERSON County
800 AM CDT THU APR 18 2024

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ABERDEEN CLOUDY 37 27 67 W12 30.10R TC 3 WATERTOWN SUNNY 37 28 70 W16 30.08R TC 3 BROOKINGS MOSUNNY 37 28 70 W10 30.12R TC 3 SISSETON N/A 38 26 62 W24G35 30.05R TC 3

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 800am 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 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 43 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at WINNER and CHAMBERLAIN.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MCPHERSON County,SD

304 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /204 AM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024/ DAY ONE Today and tonight. Northwest winds will increase though the afternoon, and could top out between 30 to 45 mph with locally higher gusts. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MCPHERSON County, SD
758 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 TODAY
Windy. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts to around 55 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT
Breezy. Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph in the evening.
FRIDAY
Windy. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Windy. Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
MONDAY
Rain showers likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of showers 60 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the lower 30s.
TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. 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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