Record Cold Temperatures - April 3rd and 4th, 2018

Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

...All-time record April low temperatures, record low highs, and record nighttime lows set across the region... All-time April Low Temperatures City...........Low Temp...Previous Record...Year Set Aberdeen.........-6...........-2..............1975 Pierre............0............1..............1936 Record Low Highs April 3rd City...........High Temp...Previous Record..Year Set Aberdeen..........20...........25..............2007 Pierre............22...........30..............1936 Mobridge..........23...........27..............2007 Record Lows Tied April 3rd City............Low Temp...Previous Record...Year Set Aberdeen..........-2............-2.............1975 Record Lows April 4th City............Low Temp....Previous Record...Year Set Aberdeen..........-6.............5.............1920 Watertown.........-3.............7.............1995 Pierre.............0............12.............1968 Mobridge...........1............11.............2007