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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains

Severe thunderstorms will be possible over parts of the northern Plains today through Thursday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Today and Wednesday, thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over parts of the southern High Plains. North Dakota could also see heavy to excessive rainfall today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

VERMILLION (KVMR)

Lat: 42.77°NLon: 96.93°WElev: 1147ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 2 Jun 3:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Vermillion SD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vermillion SD
 42.78°N 96.92°W (Elev. 1220 ft)
Last Update:
3:43 pm CDT Jun 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Jun 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 9, 2026
 
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