Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Redfield Municipal Airport (K1D8)

Lat: 44.86°NLon: 98.53°WElev: 1309ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.72 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 2:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Wessington SD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 67. East wind 8 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 13 to 18 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A slight chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 62. East southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 67. East wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 13 to 18 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph.
Juneteenth
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Wessington SD
 44.5°N 98.79°W (Elev. 1463 ft)
2:45 pm CDT Jun 17, 2024
3pm CDT Jun 17, 2024-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2024
 
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