Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

STURGIS (K49B)

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

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NE 15 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jul 5:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Fort Meade SD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Areas of smoke after 3am. Patchy fog. Low around 51. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Areas of smoke before 9am. Areas of fog. High near 55. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight.  Patchy fog before 9pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Areas of smoke after 3am. Patchy fog. Low around 51. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Areas of smoke before 9am. Areas of fog. High near 55. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog before 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Fort Meade SD
 44.48°N 103.42°W (Elev. 3661 ft)
3:50 pm MDT Jul 15, 2025
5pm MDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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