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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain for the South-Central U.S.

Rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain with flooding are likely today across the south-central U.S. This trend of repeated storms and precipitation may continue through early to mid week across the region toward the western Gulf Coast increasing the likelihood for more flood potential. Also, elevated fire weather conditions are expected the next couple of days in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Yankton, Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (KYKN)

Lat: 42.92°NLon: 97.38°WElev: 1306ft.

A Few Clouds

16°C

60°F

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 1018.1 mb (30.04 in)
Dewpoint 13°C (55°F)
Visibility 16 km
Last update 16 May 8:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Yankton SD

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 21. East southeast wind 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 5 and 7.5 mm possible.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 21 °C

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind 15 to 20 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 5 and 7.5 mm possible.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 12 °C

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. East northeast wind 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 23 °C

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East southeast wind 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 13 °C

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. East wind 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 23 °C

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southeast wind 15 to 20 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 14 °C

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 26 °C

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 15 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 28 °C

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 21. East southeast wind 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 5 and 7.5 mm possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind 15 to 20 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 5 and 7.5 mm possible.
Monday
A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. East northeast wind 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East southeast wind 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. East wind 15 to 25 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southeast wind 15 to 20 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Yankton SD
 42.87°N 97.4°W (Elev. 381 m)
Last Update:
6:58 am CDT May 16, 2021
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT May 16, 2021-6pm CDT May 22, 2021
 
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