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Heat Continues Monday

Severe Weather Risk Monday

Severe Weather Risk Tuesday

Have A Plan If Severe Weather Strikes

Hot temperatures will continue into Monday with high temperature readings a good 5 to 10 degrees above normal. This combined with high humidity values will push afternoon heat indices into the mid 90s to around 102 degrees.

A Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) is in place across mainly northeast South Dakota and west central Minnesota for afternoon and evening strong to severe thunderstorms. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and thunderstorm wind gusts 60 to 70 mph will be possible.

A Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe storms remains in place across most of central and northeast South Dakota and west central Minnesota; and also covers a portion of north central South Dakota for Tuesday afternoon and evening strong to severe thunderstorms. Hail up to 1 inch in diameter and thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph are possible. A couple of tornadoes could happen, too. Excessive heavy rain Tuesday night is possible.

Whether during the day or at night, have a way of receiving severe weather alerts, and make sure to have the needed supplies on hand and a plan to activate if severe weather lands on your doorstep.