Sanborn County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
1058 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /958 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

Scattered snow showers persist across the region this afternoon
along with strong northwest winds. Todays high temperatures will 
only be in the mid 30s to mid 40s. Conditions improve through the 
weekend, with warming temperatures, decreasing winds, and overall 
dry conditions. Rain chances return to the forecast late Sunday 
night through Monday, with temperatures back to near average, in 
the lower 50s to lower 60s.

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SANBORN 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 SANBORN County
300 PM CDT FRI APR 19 2024

SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS BROOKINGS CLOUDY 36 17 46 W25G33 30.19R TC 2 CHAMBERLAIN CLOUDY 42 22 45 NW21G32 30.28F TC 5 HURON PTSUNNY 42 18 37 NW30G39 30.24S TC 6 MADISON N/A 37 18 44 W28G37 30.19F TC 3 MITCHELL CLOUDY 44 19 36 NW26G40 30.26S TC 7 SIOUX FALLS MOSUNNY 47 20 34 W26G41 30.21S TC 8 WINNER MOSUNNY 46 21 37 MISG 30.28S TC 8 YANKTON PTSUNNY 47 23 38 W30G37 30.27S TC 8

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 300pm CDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 47 east. Current sky condition is mostly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 34%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the west at 26 mph with gusts at 41 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 47 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at BROOKINGS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For SANBORN County,SD

424 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Temperatures will begin the day below freezing in many locations but rise into the 40s to lower 50s by this afternoon. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday Overnight lows will drop into the mid and upper 20s tonight and again Saturday night. Take precautions for your cold sensitive plants. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For SANBORN County, SD
129 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024 THIS AFTERNOON
Partly sunny and windy. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Breezy with lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the evening.
SATURDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
SUNDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 40s.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of 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 APR 25-29 APR 27-MAY 3 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 19TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1775... The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1941... The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel) ...1973... Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum) (The Weather Channel) ...1976... The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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