Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

STURGIS (K49B)

Lat: 44.42°NLon: 103.38°WElev: 3243ft.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity	38%
Wind Speed	SW 5 mph
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	54°F (12°C)
Last update	19 Mar 5:55 am MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Rochford SD

Red Flag Warning March 19, 11:00am until March 19, 07:00pm

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Red Flag Warning

Today
High: 71 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 72 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 49 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance
Rain/Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 28 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 59 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow between 3am and 5am, then a chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday

A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain between 1pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Wednesday

A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.