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Drought Conditions Worsening Across Central/North Central South Dakota

Work Week Forecast

Smoky Sky Returns

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The work week will start out with smoke nearing from fires over the western U.S. Temperatures will top out mainly in the upper 80s and 90s. There is a 50% chance of late afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms over central South Dakota. A couple of storms over central South Dakota could become strong to severe from 5-10 PM, with damaging winds being the main concern. After a couple of mainly dry days Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday.

2AM Monday Smoke and Air Quality Map. Smoke from fires over the western U.S. is pushing across the Northern Plains. Now is the time to monitor the air quality, and alter outdoor plans when unhealthy to hazardous air quality is occurring. See the most up to date air quality information at… https://fire.airnow.gov/