Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Rapid City, SD

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FXUS63 KUNR 271016
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Area Forecast Discussion For Western SD and Northeastern WY
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
416 AM MDT Mon May 27 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Dry and warmer today and Tuesday

- Thunderstorms return for the last half of the week. Marginal
  risk of severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening.

&&

.DISCUSSION...(Today Through Sunday)
Issued at 210 AM MDT Mon May 27 2024

Water vapor shows compact shortwave across the Dakotas. A few
Lingering showers across northwestern an southwestern South
Dakota will end early this morning as shortwave slides eastward.
Dry weather expected for today with breezy northwest winds across
the South Dakota plains. Upper level ridge builds across the area
tonight/Tuesday with an uptick in temperatures. Highs mainly in
the 70s Tuesday and 80s on Wednesday. Upper trough digs across
the Rockies Wednesday with lead impulse moving into the western
Dakotas Wednesday afternoon/evening. Low level moisture increases
with robust southerly flow. With MLCAPE around 1500J/KG in the
vicinity of the Black Hills Wednesday afternoon and sufficient
shear for rotating updrafts, there is potential for some large
hail/damaging wind gusts. Upper trough will impact the area
through the weekend as it slowly moves eastward through the
Northern Plains. This will bring a daily chance of showers and
thunderstorms and slightly cooler temperatures.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS Through 12Z Tuesday Morning)
Issued At 415 AM MDT Mon May 27 2024

VFR conditions expected through the forecast period. Breezy
northwesterly winds will develop over the western SD plains where
some gusts to over 30 kts can be expected during the late morning
and afternoon hours.

&&

.UNR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...None.
WY...None.
&&

$$

DISCUSSION/KEY MESSAGES...7
AVIATION...Wong