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Slight Severe Risk This Morning and Afternoon

Heat Advisory for This Afternoon

Heat Index Outlook for the Upcoming Week

There is a Slight (level 2 out of 5) to Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5) for scattered severe storms occur this morning over north central and central SD. The primary threat for these storms will be hail up to 3 inches in diameter and wind gusts up to 90 mph. There is then a Slight (level 2 out of 5) to Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe storms late this afternoon into the evening over northeastern SD and west central MN. These storms will have a threat for hail up to an inch and wind gusts of 60 mph.

There is a heat advisory this afternoon for areas over and east of the Sisseton Hills. This area will see high temperatures into the 90s with higher humidity values causing heat index values into the upper 90s to low 100. These temperatures and high humidity could cause heat illness in those sensitive to the heat and those working outside. Make sure to take frequent breaks, drink lots of water, and stay cool.

Heat indices will rise over 100 degrees this afternoon for locations east of a cold front moving through South Dakota. This will lead to slightly cooler temperatures for Tuesday and Wednesday, before warmer temperatures and humid conditions return through the rest of the week. Make sure to take caution to reduce heat related illnesses.