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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Dry conditions are expected today with highs ranging from the upper 70s east to the mid 80s across central SD. There may be some patchy surface smoke across portions of central SD this afternoon. Thunderstorm chances return to the forecast Thursday night. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe storms across south central SD during that time.