Heat Across the Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms Across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley

Heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest into Monday. Fire weather concerns continue for portions of the Intermountain West. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest with possible flash flooding. Tropical cyclone Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken as it approaches Hawaii; Dangerous surf, swells and rip currents are expected. Read More >

Isolated Severe Storms Tonight

Marginal to Slight Risk of Storms Thursday

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Still expecting some potentially severe storms across north central SD tonight after 7 PM CDT. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe storms mainly in western Dewey and Corson counties. The main hazard is wind gusts of 60-70 mph with some hail up to an inch in diameter possible as well mainly in western Corson county. Make sure to stay weather alert tonight if you are in this area.

Thursday will bring much cooler temperatures with highs only in the 80s. There will also be some morning showers. Scattered severe storms pop up during the mid afternoon and continue into the evening hours. A Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) is in place for portions of south central SD with a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5) over central and northeast SD into west central MN. The main hazard will once again be wind, gusts of 60-70 mph expected. 1 inch diameter hail, heavy rains, and some local flash flooding are also possible.

Heat Across the Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms Across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley

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