Laura Edwards-SDSU Ext Climate

South Dakota State University Extension State Climatologist and weather weenie at heart. Tweets usually on ag, weather, climate and women in science.

[South Dakota Mesonet @SDMesonet]

Still don’t have a Mesonet station nearby? We’re looking for landowners to host stations in these areas. Find out more at https://t.co/wdvCKKCuep.

[Laura Edwards-SDSU Ext Climate @SDSUclimate]

I donated to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Ag & Biosystems engineering dept at @SDState and 4-H! Join me in One Day for State! https://t.co/tDZdxft7Op

[Laura Edwards-SDSU Ext Climate @SDSUclimate]

All this fell in about 45 minutes @NWSSiouxFalls

[Laura Edwards-SDSU Ext Climate @SDSUclimate]

😳 Sioux Falls rain deluge this evening, missing nearby weather stations. Great job @SDMesonet ! #sdwx

[South Dakota Mesonet @SDMesonet]

The severe thunderstorm warning is in effect in from Mina to Aberdeen. It is seen here passing over the Aberdeen W Mesonet station (https://t.co/p9kMJrQLbj) @NWSAberdeen #SDwx

[NWS Aberdeen @NWSAberdeen]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Onida SD, Agar SD and Cow Creek SD until 10:15 PM CDT

[Laura Edwards-SDSU Ext Climate @SDSUclimate]

Phenomenal photos coming in from @SDMesonet across central SD storms tonight! This Gettysburg West at approx 9:36 pm. See more at https://t.co/vZmGF2k1Ls #sdwx

[South Dakota Mesonet @SDMesonet]

Time lapse of the storm rolling over the Academy Mesonet station bringing 54 mph sustained winds and a 71 mph gust. @NWSSiouxFalls

[South Dakota Mesonet @SDMesonet]

We’re recruiting public and private landowners to host new Mesonet weather stations in these areas. There is no cost for the landowner. Please retweet to help us spread the word. Go to https://t.co/yjI8A4zqFR for more details and to fill out an application. #SDwx

[Laura Edwards-SDSU Ext Climate @SDSUclimate]

A meteorology friend tells me this is the earliest tornado in SD history!

[Alex Resel 📸 @aresel_]

TORNADO in progress southeast of Watertown, South Dakota!!

About 5 miles east of Castelwood.

#sdwx @NWSAberdeen

[Laura Edwards-SDSU Ext Climate @SDSUclimate]

The last couple days of cold weather have started our frozen soil season. Now seeing some frost in western SD on @SDMesonet #winter

[NWS Aberdeen @NWSAberdeen]

Tornado Warning continues for Mound City SD until 9:15 PM CDT

[Laura Edwards-SDSU Ext Climate @SDSUclimate]

What a catch on camera!

[South Dakota Mesonet @SDMesonet]

Cell with a potential tornado captured on the camera on the Mesonet station 4 miles SSW of Mound City. #SDwx @NWSAberdeen

[Laura Edwards-SDSU Ext Climate @SDSUclimate]

Heaviest rain is ending at #dakotafest, some chances linger into the afternoon today #SDag

[NWS Sioux Falls @NWSSiouxFalls]

On and off rain chances slowly move east through the daytime hours, lingering east of I-29 into the overnight hours. Overall, rain amounts remain relatively light for most locations with a few pockets of higher amounts possible.

[South Dakota Mesonet @SDMesonet]

15 hour time lapse video of the flooding in @CitySiouxFalls at Sertoma Park #SFSS2 weather camera.

Precipitation observed
24 hours: 4.54 inch
48 hours: 6.55 inch
10 days: 9.85 inch

See live updates of weather and images at
https://t.co/XwNDlNEQTI

@NWSSiouxFalls
#SDwx

[Laura Edwards-SDSU Ext Climate @SDSUclimate]

The @SDMesonet station in Sioux Falls Outdoor Campus is standing in water this morning as the Big Sioux River is in flood stage. This is from the webcam at the station.

[Laura Edwards-SDSU Ext Climate @SDSUclimate]

It's a wet day for many of us according to the @SDMesonet ... #rain is ongoing and will pick up again for most eastern locations today and tomorrow. https://t.co/vZmGF2k1Ls #SDag

[South Dakota Mesonet @SDMesonet]

Northern Lights dancing over Bear Butte and the Missouri River as caught by our weather cameras in Sturgis and Lower Brule, South Dakota. Fascinating to see the same event from different angles across the state!

#Auroraborealis #sdwx

[Laura Edwards-SDSU Ext Climate @SDSUclimate]

Great webinar coming up at 1 pm CT! "Unpacking the 5th National Climate Assessment Across the North Central Region". We have 4 chapter authors together in 1 place to blend relevant info for our region (Dakotas to Ohio, down to Kansas. Details & register: https://t.co/8r1MQ66SR6

[South Dakota Mesonet @SDMesonet]

Despite the recent rain slowing us down, our technicians have begun a 4th year of enhanced station installations. We are excited to bring year-round, real time weather to new locations across SD and upgrade a few familiar sites with better equipment along the way. Stay tuned!