Minnehaha County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
608 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 /508 PM MDT Tue Apr 23 2024/

Mostly clear conditions can be expected tonight for most of the
region. low temperatures will range from the mid 20s for northern
Minnesota to near 40 in southwestern South Dakota.

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.

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MINNEHAHA 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 MINNEHAHA County
1000 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2024

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BROOKINGS CLEAR 48 32 53 N5 30.12R TC 9 CHAMBERLAIN CLEAR 47 38 71 CALM 30.12R TC 8 HURON CLEAR 49 31 49 NE7 30.12R TC 9 MADISON N/A 45 30 57 N9 30.11R TC 7 MITCHELL CLEAR 51 32 48 NW3 30.13R TC 11 SIOUX FALLS CLEAR 51 33 50 N7 30.11R TC 11 WINNER CLEAR 53 26 35 MISG 30.13R TC 12 YANKTON CLEAR 48 35 60 NW9 30.12R TC 9

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 1000pm CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 51 east. Current sky condition is clear east.In the east, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the north at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 51 degrees at MITCHELL. The lowest temperature is 47 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MINNEHAHA County,SD

656 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 DAY ONE Tonight. Areas of frost will be possible late tonight into Wednesday morning. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. Isolated strong thunderstorms are possible Thursday night into Friday, primarily for northeast Nebraska, far southeast South Dakota and northwest Iowa. Thunderstorms may redevelop again Friday afternoon and early evening, bringing a second risk for strong to severe storms. The main risk area would be northwest Iowa. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For MINNEHAHA County, SD
844 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 REST OF TONIGHT
Clear. Areas of frost. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph, increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, windy with lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
FRIDAY
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, windy with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
FRIDAY NIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the evening. Breezy with lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
SUNDAY
Showers likely. Cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
TUESDAY
Sunny, warmer with highs in the lower 70s.
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 29-MAY 3 MAY 1-MAY 7 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: Normal 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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