Recent rains have taken a big bite out of the area’s drought. Davison, Hanson, and McCook Counties are now in either moderate or severe drought, rather than the more serious extreme.
South Dakota could see an outbreak of storms late in the day, with two-inch hail and 75 mph wind gusts possible
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The area’s drought continues to worsen even though steady rain hit the region last week.
The drought situation across south-central South Dakota did not improve in the past week.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an extremely strong El Niño for this winter, which traditionally means dry weather in South Dakota. It means the current drought may be hanging around for a while.
The SDSU Extension is asking forage producers to test their hay and other feed for high levels of nitrate. Low-cost strips are available at the regional office in Mitchell.
Parts of southern Davison and Hanson Counties are now in extreme drought.
June will start like a firecracker with temps near 100 next week. The National Weather Service isn’t convinced that will translate into a sizzling summer, though.
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