Meade Co. Plains County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
418 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /318 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024/

Rain showers will continue across the region today. Winds remain 
breezy across the eastern Dakotas and Minnesota, with eastern 
Montana and western North Dakota becoming breezy this afternoon. 
Low temperatures this morning are forecast from the lower 40s 
northwest to mid 50s southeast. Daytime highs are expected to be 
from the lower 50s east to upper 60s west.

Temperatures will trend cooler through the end of the week, with
highs broadly in the 40s and 50s by Sunday. Occasional chances for
measurable rainfall continue for most area through early next 
week.

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MEADE CO. PLAINS County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For MEADE CO. PLAINS County
600 AM CDT FRI APR 26 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT MOCLDY 48 44 86 N7 29.48F TC 9 PIERRE LGT RAIN 49 49 100 SE17G31 29.47F TC 9 CUSTER FAIR 46 36 68 CALM 29.52F TC 8 ELLSWORTH AFB FAIR 48 46 91 NE9 29.45F TC 9 PHILIP N/A N/A N/A N/A MISG N/A PINE RIDGE MOCLDY 47 47 100 CALM 29.47F TC 8 SPEARFISH FAIR 46 39 76 NW12 29.54R TC 8 WINNER CLOUDY 51 50 96 E13 29.47F TC 11

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Friday April 26, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 48 east. Current sky condition is light rain east.In the east, relative humidity is near 82%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. There is patchy fog east. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 17 mph with gusts at 26 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 49 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 44 degrees at BROOKINGS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MEADE CO. PLAINS County,SD

237 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /337 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024/ DAY ONE Today and Tonight Showers and thunderstorms will continue today, with the best chance of thunderstorms east of the Black Hills. Severe thunderstorms are not expected at this time. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday 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 MEADE CO. PLAINS County, SD
446 AM MDT Fri Apr 26 2024 TODAY
Patchy fog this morning. Showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms this morning, then a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 35 mph this afternoon.
TONIGHT
Cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
SATURDAY
Cloudy with showers likely. Highs around 50. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with rain showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY
Cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. A slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers. 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 MAY 1-MAY 5 MAY 3-MAY 9 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 26TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1834... Killer frosts were reported in the Deep South. The frost was quite severe around Huntsville AL, and highlighted a backward spring in the South that year. (David Ludlum) ...1978... An unusually strong occluded front swept out of the Gulf of Alaska and produced the first April thunderstorm of record at Fairbanks. Pea size hail fell northeast of Fairbanks from thunderstorms whose tops were less than 8000 feet. (The Weather Channel) ...1984... Severe thunderstorms associated with an intense cyclone spawned a total of forty-seven tornadoes in two days from Louisiana to Upper Michigan. The tornadoes killed 16 persons and injured 259 others. (Storm Data)

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