Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watertown, Watertown Municipal Airport (KATY)

Lat: 44.9°NLon: 97.15°WElev: 1745ft.

Fair with Haze

64°F

18°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	12 Jul 11:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Watertown SD

Overnight
Low: 59 °F
Areas Smoke
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 71 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Areas of smoke before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 11 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North northeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.