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Marginal Risk Late This Afternoon And Tonight

Outlook Through Wednesday

Strong-Severe Storms Possible Tuesday

There is a marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) of severe weather extending from the Missouri River valley region out into northeast South Dakota late this afternoon into tonight. The primary threats will be damaging wind gusts to 60 mph, and hail up to an inch in diameter.

The unsettled weather pattern will spill over into the new week with nearly daily chances for showers and thunderstorms. The driest day looks to be Monday. Strong to potentially severe thunderstorms are possible on Tuesday. The main threats from any of the storms will be large hail, severe winds gusts to 60-70 mph and locally heavy rain. Temperatures will remain seasonably warm through most of the week.

Scattered strong to severe storms will be possible on Tuesday. This will mainly affect central South Dakota in the afternoon into the evening. This activity will shift into northeast South Dakota late in the day into Tuesday night. Large hail, severe wind gusts up to 70 mph and locally heavy rain will be possible.