WEATHER
July: Sunniest part of year, less rain 
WORTHINGTON — Starting in mid-July, strong southwesterly winds begin to blow, bringing with them sunny skies, drier air, hot days and decreased rainfall.
By Bob Cashel , July 02, 2009
Severe thunderstorm watch set for area
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota, including Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock counties and Lyon, O'Brien, Dickinson and Osceola counties.
By DAILY GLOBE , June 23, 2009
Midwest storms spawn possible tornadoes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Powerful storms that rolled across the Midwest brought heavy rain, strong winds and spawned several apparent tornadoes, damaging homes and businesses, tossing railcars off their tracks and knocking out power to thousands.
By Associated Press , June 19, 2009
May had regular temps, but very dry
WORTHINGTON — The month of May went into the weather record books close to the historic average as far as temperatures but far short of the rainfall that is usual for the fifth month of the year.
By Bob Cashel , June 09, 2009
June: Sunny and warmer
Temperatures in excess of 100 degrees may occur on any date in June over parts of the areas in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota.
By Bob Cashel , June 02, 2009
April weather cooler than usual
WORTHINGTON — Those who kept their warm clothing in the front of their closets during April did the correct thing.
By Bob Cashel , May 08, 2009
Month of May: subject to cold spells
WORTHINGTON — Residents of this region should give a special welcome to the month of May.
By Bob Cashel , May 01, 2009
Be aware! Severe weather will make an appearance
WORTHINGTON — If you don’t like the weather here, stick around, because it will change. So far this spring, the most severe weather in this area has been a blizzard, but hold on to your hats, folks!
By Justine Wettschreck , April 20, 2009
March right about normal with temperature readings
WORTHINGTON — The month of March went into the 2009 weather record books with an average high of 39.7 degrees. The average of the overnight lows was 20.1 degrees, so the month’s temperature mean was 29.9 degrees.
By Bob Cashel , April 08, 2009
Blizzard conditions possible Saturday, Sunday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm watch, to begin Saturday afternoon and end Sunday afternoon for counties in Minnesota and Iowa including Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone, Rock, Lyon, Osceola and Dickinson counties.
By DAILY GLOBE , April 03, 2009
April forecast: Warmer than normal this year
WORTHINGTON — The strong winter-to-summer temperature rise that commences mid-March terminates around April 20, after which the rise becomes more gradual. Thus, the first 20 days of April are one of transitional weather.
By Bob Cashell , April 01, 2009
Wind chill advisory issued for southwest Minnesota
7 p.m. UpdateSIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A wind chill advisory has been issued for Murray, Cottonwood, Pipestone Nobles, Jackson and Rock Counties, to begin at 1 a.m. and end at noon Wednesday.
By DAILY GLOBE , March 10, 2009
Winter storm watch in effect
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Murray, Cottonwood and Pipestone Counties for Tuesday afternoon and evening.
By DAILY GLOBE , March 09, 2009
Spring nears, but storm danger still there
WORTHINGTON — The great transition from cold-season weather to warm-season weather commences around March 15. The average daily temperature rises only about four degrees from the first of the month, but then rises 11 more degrees by the 31st.
By Bob Cashel , March 03, 2009
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