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 >

End of Week Heat and Thunderstorms

Abnormally Warm Weekend

Showers with some isolated thunderstorms spread east into central SD this morning, mainly south of Hwy 14. Heat returns on Friday from the James Valley west, and temperatures climb through the weekend across the region. There is a marginal risk (1 out of 5) for severe storms Friday PM mainly north of Hwy 12 if any storms develop. Strong winds to 60 mph and 1 inch diameter hail would be the main threats.

A warming trend will take place over the next couple of days. By the weekend, much of the area may see high temperatures in the upper 90s to perhaps the low 100s. Limit strenuous activity to the morning or evening, and take action if you notice signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion in yourself or others.

Tropical Depression in the Gulf; Severe Thunderstorms Monday

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