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 >

Scattered Severe Storms this Evening and Overnight

Heat Advisory Today from 1 to 9 PM CT

HeatRisk at 3, or Major through Monday

There is a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) of severe storms this evening and overnight, mainly from 6 PM until 3 AM, over central South Dakota. Expect storms to move from western to central South Dakota this evening, with some storms becoming severe. Damaging wind gusts of 75 mph or higher will be possible. Large 1" diameter hail will also be possible, but damaging winds will be the main threat. The storms should weaken as they move across southeastern South Dakota overnight. Stay weather aware if you are outdoors this evening into the overnight hours. Think ahead about what sturdy shelter you would head to if storms approach.

Highs will be in the Upper 90s to 105 degrees through Sunday, with lows in the 70s. Head Index values 100 to 109 degrees are expected this afternoon. Safety: Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke! Heat Exhaustion includes dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, nausea, and weakness. If experiencing Heat Exhaustion: move to a cooler area, loosen clothing, sip cool water, and seek medical help if symptoms don't improve. Heat Stroke symptoms include confusion, dizziness, or becoming unconscious. If someone is experiencing Heat Stroke, call 911, move the person to a cooler area, loosen clothing and remove extra layers, and potentially cool them with water or ice.

Tropical Depression in the Gulf; Severe Thunderstorms Monday

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