Pennington County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
225 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /125 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

Widespread highs in the 70s are expected today, with increasing 
chances for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into 
tonight. An isolated strong to severe storm is possible, mainly 
in western South Dakota. The weather will then trend cooler for 
the end of the work week and into the weekend, with continued 
decent chances for measurable rainfall Friday through Sunday for 
most areas.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

PENNINGTON 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 PENNINGTON County
200 PM CDT THU APR 25 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT LGT RAIN 70 50 49 S25G33 29.66F TC 21 PIERRE SUNNY 74 48 39 S22G32 29.73F TC 23 CUSTER CLOUDY 60 44 55 S3 29.77F THUNDER TC 16 ELLSWORTH AFB PTSUNNY 70 48 46 S23 29.63F THUNDER TC 21 PHILIP MOSUNNY 75 53 46 S16G25 29.69F TC 24 PINE RIDGE SUNNY 72 53 51 S18G36 29.69F TC 22 SPEARFISH PTSUNNY 68 46 45 NE8 29.68F TC 20 WINNER SUNNY 72 49 44 S21G31 29.78F TC 22

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 200pm CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 71 east. Current sky condition is partly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 36%, and the dew point is near 43 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 24 mph with gusts at 32 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 56 degrees at YANKTON.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For PENNINGTON County,SD

1044 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today, meaning that isolated severe storms are possible. Primary hazards include large hail and damaging winds. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Friday through Wednesday There is a chance of thunderstorms Friday. Severe thunderstorms are not expected at this time. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be needed today.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For PENNINGTON County, SD
106 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
TONIGHT
Cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.
FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Breezy, cooler with highs in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SATURDAY
Showers, breezy with highs in the upper 40s. North winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 20 percent.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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 30-MAY 4 MAY 2-MAY 8 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 25TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1875... New York City received three inches of snow, the latest measurable snow of record for that location. (David Ludlum) ...1898... The temperature at Volcano Springs CA hit 118 degrees to establish a U.S. record for the month of April. (The Weather Channel) ...1910... Chicago IL was blanketed with 2.5 inches of snow, and a total of 6.5 inches between the 22nd and the 26th. It was the latest significant snow of record for the city. (The Weather Channel) ...1920... Atlanta GA received 1.5 inches of snow, and experienced their latest freeze of record with a morning low of 32 degrees. The high of just 39 degrees was only their second daily high colder than 40 degrees in April. (The Weather Channel)

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