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Tropical Depression in the Gulf; Severe Thunderstorms Monday

Tropical Depression Two is expected to gradually strengthen and could bring tropical storm conditions to the Florida Panhandle beginning late Monday. Areas of flash flooding will be possible through Thursday along the eastern and central Gulf Coast. Severe thunderstorms will develop and move along a cold front crossing the Upper Midwest Monday, and through the Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday. Read More >

Recreation Forecast


The Recreational Forecast contains forecasts and reports on conditions for resort and recreational areas. The forecast will be issued one per day between 4am LST and 6am LST and will include a site specific forecast for the following weather elements:

  • Maximum Temperatures
  • Minimum Temperatures
  • Sky/Weather
  • Wind Speed and Direction
  • Lightning
  • 2 Day Extended Forecast

The Recreational Forecast will be issued for the following areas (see graphic below):

  • Northern Lake Oahe in north-central South Dakota
  • Southern Lake Oahe and Lake Sharpe in south-central South Dakota
  • Glacial Lake Region of northeastern South Dakota
  • Big Stone Lake and Lake Traverse in west-central Minnesota
  • Lake Kampeska in eastern South Dakota

 

Recreation Forecast