Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

STURGIS (K49B)

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

Mostly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 26 Mar 1:15 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Fort Meade SD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow between 8pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 15. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values as low as 15 early. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 9 to 16 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 15. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values as low as 15 early. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 9 to 16 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Fort Meade SD
 44.48°N 103.42°W (Elev. 3661 ft)
1:02 pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
1pm MDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 1, 2026
 
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