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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

There are multiple opportunities for thunderstorms over the area today into this evening. The initial potential will be over central SD, with the thunderstorms moving to the east-northeast across northeastern SD and into west central MN by this evening. The strongest storms have the potential to produce hail to the size of quarters and winds to 60 mph. Heavy rain is also expected in any of these thunderstorms.
This chart provides a more detailed look at the thunderstorms that will move across the area today. Make sure to be weather aware and when thunder roars, go indoors.
The combination of low relative humidities, westerly winds gusting to 30 to 35 mph, and dry grasses will lead to High to Very High Grassland Fire Danger in North Central South Dakota on Tuesday. Make sure to avoid outdoor burning on Tuesday, as any outdoor fires could quickly spread.