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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
656 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /556 AM 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 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.

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TRIPP County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For TRIPP County
800 AM CDT THU APR 25 2024


SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SIOUX FALLS    PTSUNNY   54  34  46 SE13G20   30.04R TC  12           
HURON          MOSUNNY   54  38  54 SE17G31   29.94R TC  12           
CHAMBERLAIN    PTSUNNY   50  39  66 SE10      29.89S TC  10           
MADISON          N/A     50  32  50 SE20G26   30.01R TC  10           
MITCHELL       PTSUNNY   52  38  58 SE18      29.96S TC  11           
YANKTON        CLOUDY    56  43  61 SE15G22   30.00S TC  13           

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 1000am CDT, Thursday April 25, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 61 east. Current sky condition is cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 44%, and the dew point is near 39 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 18 mph with gusts at 28 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 61 degrees at WINNER and MITCHELL. The lowest temperature is 56 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For TRIPP County,SD

239 AM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 /339 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Thunderstorms are possible today and tonight. Severe thunderstorms
are not expected at this time.

 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 will not be needed today.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For TRIPP County, SD
926 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

REST OF TODAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Windy with highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph, increasing to 25 to 35 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TONIGHT
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, breezy with lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

FRIDAY
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY
Cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain showers. Breezy with lows in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

MONDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Not as cool with highs in the mid 60s.

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. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 70s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

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                APR 30-MAY 4  MAY 2-MAY 8    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   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)


Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky