Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Valentine, Miller Field (KVTN)

Lat: 42.86°NLon: 100.55°WElev: 2589ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

78°F

26°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Aug 8:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SSW Crookston NE

Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 08:07pm until August 17, 11:00pm
Severe T-storm Warning August 17, 08:07pm until August 17, 08:15pm
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    Severe T-storm Watch August 17, 08:07pm until August 17, 11:00pm
    Severe T-storm Warning August 17, 08:07pm until August 17, 08:15pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 60 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles SSW Crookston NE
 42.61°N 100.87°W
6:08 pm MDT Aug 17, 2026
8pm MDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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