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Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Rapid City, SD
Issued by NWS Rapid City, SD
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FNUS53 KUNR 161110
FWFUNR
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for NE Wyoming and WRN South Dakota
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.DISCUSSION...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms can be
expected across much of the area this morning, with activity
tapering off from west to east from midday through the evening
hours. Strong north to northwest winds can be expected from parts
of northeast Wyoming to the southwest South Dakota plains, with
gusts to around 60 mph in some areas. For the rest of the week,
colder temperatures, gusty winds, and occasional chances for rain
and snow showers can be expected.
WYZ314-170115-
Northern Campbell-
Including Gillette and Weston
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers in
the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 60.
Min humidity........27-33 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 50
mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 60 mph decreasing to around 50
mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5100 to 6400 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy.
Slight chance of snow showers after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 34.
Max humidity........71-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 20 to 30 mph becoming northwest 10 to 20
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....North around 40 mph becoming northwest around
30 mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers.
Chc of wetting rain.20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 44.
Min humidity........39-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5900 to 7400 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
25 to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in
the lower 40s. North winds 20 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and snow
showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs around 60.
$$
WYZ315-170115-
Southern Campbell-
Including Wright and Savageton
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly sunny.
Slight chance of rain showers in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 58.
Min humidity........32 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 30 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Gusts to around 55 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 60 to 65 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5000 to 6300 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy.
Chance of snow showers after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 32.
Max humidity........76-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph
after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....North around 40 mph decreasing to around 25 mph
after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers through
the day. Slight chance of rain showers in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 41.
Min humidity........47-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....North around 25 mph increasing to northwest
around 35 mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4700 to 5900 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows
in the lower 20s. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds around
25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
upper 30s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Lows in
the lower 20s. Highs in the lower 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in
the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
upper 50s.
$$
WYZ316-170115-
Crook County Plains-
Including Moorcroft, Devils Tower, Hulett, and New Haven
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 1.
Max temperature.....Around 58.
Min humidity........33-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 55 to 60 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......4700 to 5900 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear then becoming mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 33.
Max humidity........70 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph decreasing to around 30
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers through
the day. Slight chance of rain showers in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 44.
Min humidity........38-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph increasing to around 40
mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5800 to 7300 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs in the
lower 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and snow
showers. Lows around 20. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs around
60.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
upper 50s.
$$
WYZ317-170115-
Weston County Plains-
Including Newcastle, Upton, and Rochelle
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 1.
Max temperature.....Around 58.
Min humidity........32-38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 55
mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 60 to 65 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......4500 to 5700 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear then becoming mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 34.
Max humidity........63-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 10 to 20
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 50 mph decreasing to around 25
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers through
the day. Slight chance of rain showers in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 45.
Min humidity........38-45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4800 to 6100 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight
chance of snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the lower
40s. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Lows in
the mid 20s. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and slight
chance of showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs around 60.
$$
WYZ318-170115-
Wyoming Black Hills-
Including Sundance and Four Corners
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then
slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 1.
Max temperature.....50-56.
Min humidity........43-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 55 to 60 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......3600 to 4500 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 33.
Max humidity........64-72 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 20
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph decreasing to around 30
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers in the
morning, then snow showers likely in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....38-44.
Min humidity........44-54 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5500 to 6900 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
25 to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
20 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows in the
lower 20s. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 20s. Highs in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.
$$
SDZ327-170115-
Butte County Area-
Including Belle Fourche, Colony, and Newell
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of
rain showers in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.50 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 1.
Max temperature.....Around 58.
Min humidity........49-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 45 to 50 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......2800 to 3600 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 35.
Max humidity........71 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Gusts to around 40 mph in the evening.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph decreasing to around 35
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
through the day.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 48.
Min humidity........43 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 40 to 45 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5600 to 7000 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 30 to
35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in
the lower 40s. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and snow
showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs around
60.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs around 60.
$$
SDZ319-170115-
Northern Black Hills-
Including Lead, Deadwood, and Rochford
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of
rain showers in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.80 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 1.
Max temperature.....45-51.
Min humidity........52-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 50 mph increasing to around 65
mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......2500 to 3200 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....27-33.
Max humidity........62-72 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 50 mph decreasing to around 30
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of snow showers in the
morning, then snow showers likely in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....36-42.
Min humidity........47-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 35 to 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4300 to 5400 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows
around 20. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows around 20. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 20 to
25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows around
18. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and snow
showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and snow
showers. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 50s.
$$
SDZ320-170115-
Central Black Hills-
Including Custer, Hill City, and Keystone
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of
rain showers in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 1.
Max temperature.....48-54.
Min humidity........49-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 50
mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 60 to 65 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......2800 to 3500 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....29-35.
Max humidity........56-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 55 mph decreasing to around 30
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of snow showers and slight
chance of rain showers in the morning, then snow
showers likely and chance of rain showers in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....40-46.
Min humidity........44-50 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4300 to 5400 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows in
the lower 20s. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 25 to
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds
20 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows around
20. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and snow
showers. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the mid 50s.
$$
SDZ321-170115-
Southern Black Hills-
Including Pringle, Custer State Park, and Wind Cave
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning,
then slight chance of rain showers in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 1.
Max temperature.....Around 56.
Min humidity........43 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 50
mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 60 to 65 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......3300 to 4200 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 37.
Max humidity........51-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 55 mph decreasing to around 25
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
snow showers in the morning, then chance of
rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 48.
Min humidity........43 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 20 mph increasing to around 30
mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4400 to 5600 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and showers.
Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds
around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows in the mid
20s. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows in the
mid 20s. Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the upper 50s.
$$
SDZ322-170115-
Fall River County Area-
Including Hot Springs, Edgemont, and Ardmore
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then
slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 1.
Max temperature.....Around 59.
Min humidity........35-41 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55
mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 60 to 65 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......4100 to 5200 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 36.
Max humidity........59-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 50 mph decreasing to around 20
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers and
snow showers in the morning, then chance of
rain showers in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 49.
Min humidity........42 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 20 mph increasing to around 30
mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4600 to 5800 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight
chance of snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers
and showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. North
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and showers.
Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
SDZ323-170115-
Northern Foot Hills-
Including Spearfish and Sturgis
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of
rain showers in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.70 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 1.
Max temperature.....Around 57.
Min humidity........51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55
mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 50 to 55 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......2800 to 3600 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 36.
Max humidity........62 percent.
20-foot winds.......West 25 to 35 mph.
Gusts to around 50 mph in the evening.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 50 mph decreasing to around 35
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers in
the morning. Chance of snow showers through the
day. Chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 47.
Min humidity........45 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5000 to 6300 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the lower 40s.
Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers and
showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest
winds 20 to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
snow showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the lower 40s.
North winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 20s. Highs around 60.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the upper 50s.
$$
SDZ324-170115-
Eastern Foot Hills-
Including Rapid City and Piedmont
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then slight
chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 1.
Max temperature.....Around 57.
Min humidity........53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 55
mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 60 to 65 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......2500 to 3200 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly clear.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 38.
Max humidity........59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50
mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 50 mph decreasing to around 35
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers in
the morning, then chance of rain showers in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 49.
Min humidity........44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......4600 to 5800 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight
chance of snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers and
showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds
20 to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and showers.
Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the lower 40s. Northeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs
around 60.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs around 60.
$$
SDZ325-170115-
Custer County Plains-
Including Hermosa, Fairburn, Buffalo Gap, and Folsom
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of
rain showers in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 1.
Max temperature.....Around 58.
Min humidity........46-56 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....North 60 to 65 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......3200 to 4100 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 38.
Max humidity........58-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50
mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 50 mph decreasing to around 35
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers in
the morning, then chance of rain showers in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 51.
Min humidity........44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4100 to 5200 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight
chance of snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and snow
showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds
15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and showers.
Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
SDZ326-170115-
Pine Ridge Area-
Including Pine Ridge, Oelrichs, Batesland, and Kyle
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of
rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms
in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.50 percent.
LAL.................3.
Max temperature.....Around 56.
Min humidity........47-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 50
mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 50 to 55 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......3100 to 3900 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly clear.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 35.
Max humidity........71-77 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph shifting to the west 15 to 20 mph after
midnight.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph decreasing to around 25
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 52.
Min humidity........43 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4200 to 5300 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers, light freezing rain
and slight chance of snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs
in the upper 40s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and slight chance
of showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. North
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with chance of snow showers and
showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the lower 40s. Northeast
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs around 60.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
SDZ328-170115-
Perkins County-
Including Lemmon and Bison
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight chance
of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of
rain showers in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
LAL.................3 until 1200, then 1.
Max temperature.....Around 52.
Min humidity........69-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....North around 35 mph increasing to around 45 mph
in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair increasing to good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......2100 to 2700 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 36.
Max humidity........83-90 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Gusts to around 40 mph in the evening.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 35 to 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 52.
Min humidity........38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 40 to 45 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5700 to 7200 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the mid 40s. Northwest winds around 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in
the lower 40s. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs in the mid 40s.
Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs around
60.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the upper 50s.
$$
SDZ329-170115-
West Central Plains-
Including Faith, Ellsworth AFB, New Underwood, and Wall
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning. Rain showers likely through the day.
Chc of wetting rain.50 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 1.
Max temperature.....Around 56.
Min humidity........63-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts to around 65
mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....North 55 to 60 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......2500 to 3200 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 37.
Max humidity........72-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph decreasing to around 35
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers in
the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 52.
Min humidity........39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 40 to 45 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5500 to 6900 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Very windy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers.
Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds
30 to 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 25 to
30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and snow
showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the
lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
SDZ332-170115-
Badlands Area-
Including Interior, Scenic, Rockyford, and Wanblee
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the morning.
Rain showers likely through the day. Slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.70 percent.
LAL.................3 until 1200, then 2.
Max temperature.....Around 56.
Min humidity........64-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 30 to 45 mph.
Gusts to around 55 mph increasing to gusts to
around 65 mph in the afternoon.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....North around 55 mph becoming northwest and
increasing to around 65 mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......2500 to 3200 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Slight chance of rain showers in the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 38.
Max humidity........77-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph decreasing to around 35
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of rain showers in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 53.
Min humidity........38-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4500 to 5700 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and snow
showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest
winds 20 to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and showers.
Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 20s. Highs in the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
SDZ333-170115-
Bennett County Area-
Including Martin, Tuthill, Allen, and Long Valley
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms.
Chc of wetting rain.70 percent.
LAL.................3.
Max temperature.....Around 55.
Min humidity........70 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 40 mph.
Gusts to around 45 mph increasing to gusts to
around 55 mph in the afternoon.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 50 mph increasing to around 60
mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......2200 to 2800 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly clear.
Chance of rain showers in the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 38.
Max humidity........82-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
Gusts to around 50 mph in the evening.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 55 mph decreasing to around 30
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers in
the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 54.
Min humidity........41 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4100 to 5200 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows around
30. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows in the
mid 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers, light
freezing rain and snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the upper 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
SDZ330-170115-
Ziebach County-
Including Dupree and Glad Valley
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then rain showers
in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.70 percent.
LAL.................3 until 1200, then 1.
Max temperature.....Around 52.
Min humidity........73-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 20 to 30 mph.
Gusts to around 45 mph in the afternoon.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....North 40 to 45 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor increasing to good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......2000 to 2600 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the
evening.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 38.
Max humidity........88-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Gusts to around 45 mph in the evening.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph decreasing to around 35
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 54.
Min humidity........37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 40 to 45 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5600 to 7000 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Very windy. Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs in
the mid 40s. Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the
mid 40s. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs around
60.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
SDZ331-170115-
Haakon County Area-
Including Philip, Kadoka, Belvidere, and Midland
510 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms in the morning, then rain showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.80 percent.
LAL.................3 until 1200, then 2.
Max temperature.....Around 55.
Min humidity........70-76 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 25 to 40 mph.
Gusts to around 45 mph increasing to gusts to
around 55 mph in the afternoon.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....North around 45 mph becoming northwest and
increasing to around 55 mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......2100 to 2700 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in
the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 39.
Max humidity........86 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph decreasing to around 35
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 55.
Min humidity........36 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 35 to 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4900 to 6200 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows
in the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 25 to
35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the lower 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
SDZ334-170115-
Mellette and Todd Counties-
Including Mission, White River, and Saint Francis
610 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms.
Chc of wetting rain.80 percent.
LAL.................3.
Max temperature.....Around 58.
Min humidity........68-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northeast around 40 mph becoming northwest and
increasing to around 55 mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......2300 to 2900 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Min temperature.....Around 39.
Max humidity........89-95 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
Gusts to around 50 mph decreasing to gusts to
around 40 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 55 mph decreasing to around 40
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 57.
Min humidity........40 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4400 to 5500 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers, light
freezing rain and snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the
mid 40s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of light freezing
rain. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs around 60.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
SDZ335-170115-
Tripp County-
Including Winner, Colome, and Hamill
610 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms.
Chc of wetting rain.90 percent.
LAL.................3.
Max temperature.....Around 60.
Min humidity........79 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 15 to 25 mph shifting to the north 20
to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph in the
afternoon.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....East around 35 mph increasing to north around
45 mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor increasing to good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......2000 to 2500 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then slight
chance of rain showers after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.60 percent.
LAL.................3 until 2400, then 1.
Min temperature.....Around 41.
Max humidity........97 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 45 to 50 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 58.
Min humidity........42-48 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4300 to 5400 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs around 50. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper 40s.
Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and snow
showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest
winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs
around 60.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
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