Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Today

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and some hail are expected this afternoon and evening from the Upper Ohio River Valley into the Northeast, and from the Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic States. Excessive rainfall from heavy thunderstorms may produce areas of flash flooding from southern New Mexico into the western and northern Gulf Coast into Wednesday. Read More >

Forecast Through Friday

Strong Northwest Winds Wednesday

Wednesday will be windy with highs in the 70s. Most locations will be sunny, but there is a chance of rain showers across northwestern South Dakota in the afternoon and evening. Thursday will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs will be in the 70s. On Friday, it will be mostly sunny with a high in the upper 70s to middle 80s.

Gusty northwest winds will develop Wednesday morning. Wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected, especially over the South Dakota Plains. The winds will create hazardous travel conditions for high profile vehicles. Low humidity combined with the strong winds will create high fire danger, especially over southwestern South Dakota and portions of northeastern Wyoming. Use caution if operating a high profile vehicle. Don’t be an ignition source for fires.

Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Today

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