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 >

Today's Severe Weather Outlook

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Red Flag Warning Today

A cold front moving through the area today will bring a chance for showers and thunderstorms to eastern portions of the region later this afternoon into the evening hours. A Marginal to Slight risk for severe storms exists over northeastern SD into west central MN. The main threats would be hail up to around quarter size and wind gusts from 60 to 70 mph.

Northerly winds will increase across central/north central SD this afternoon and evening as a cold front moves through the region. Wind gusts from 40 to 45 mph are possible, along with humidity values from 25 to 35 percent for much of central SD. These conditions combined with dry fuels will promote high to very high fire danger. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today.

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

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