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Elevated Fire Danger Today

Strong winds, near record high temperatures, and low humidity will lead to widespread elevated fire danger today. This fire danger will be higher for agricultural fields in the region. Use extreme caution when working or spending time outdoors. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mitchell, Mitchell Municipal Airport (KMHE)

Lat: 43.77°NLon: 98.03°WElev: 1302ft.

Light Rain

87°F

31°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed S 14 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.56 in (999.9 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 10 Oct 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Mitchell SD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Columbus Day
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mitchell SD
 43.71°N 98.04°W (Elev. 1312 ft)
Last Update:
5:03 pm CDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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