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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 >

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.
There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe storms mainly west of a line from Mobridge to Miller from around 5 to 10 PM this evening. Damaging winds of 75 mph or more will be the main concern with the strongest storms. Storms are expected to weaken late this evening and overnight. Be ready to take shelter indoors when storms approach.
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/
The Air Quality Index (AQI) ranges from Good to Hazardous. Now is the time to monitor the air quality, and alter outdoor plans when unhealthy to hazardous air quality is occurring.