Potter County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Medium & Long Range Outlook

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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
852 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /752 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024/

A wet day today is on tap for most locations as rain continues to
spread over much of the region. Chances for precipitation 
continue over various parts of the area through the remainder of 
the work week, with even a little snow possible over some 
locations to the north. Seasonal temperatures are expected today 
into Wednesday before a cooling trend develops for the second part
of the work week.

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

POTTER 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 POTTER County
1100 AM CDT TUE APR 16 2024

NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS ABERDEEN CLOUDY 54 49 83 E23G33 29.48F TC 12 WATERTOWN LGT RAIN 49 47 93 E20G36 29.52S TC 9 BROOKINGS LGT RAIN 50 47 89 E29G35 29.46F TC 10 SISSETON N/A 47 44 90 SE23G31 29.61F TC 8

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 1000am CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 58 east. Current sky condition is cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 54 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the east at 21 mph with gusts at 30 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 58 degrees at WINNER. The lowest temperature is 50 degrees at BROOKINGS.

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

308 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /208 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024/ DAY ONE Today and tonight. Isolated to scattered, weak thunderstorms, will continue across portions of the forecast area this morning. Severe weather is unlikely. We will also maintain strong winds through the morning with gusts of 35 to 50mph. Winds will diminish in intensity this afternoon. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday. 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 POTTER County, SD
1044 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 REST OF TODAY
Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
TONIGHT
Windy. Showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Windy. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph in the morning.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
THURSDAY
Windy. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.
FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
Breezy. Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the mid 20s.
SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs around 60.
SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. 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 21-25 APR 23-29 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Above Above Precipitation: Normal Above Below Below .... 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 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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