Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

STURGIS (K49B)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 13 Jul 8:35 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Vale SD

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Vale SD
 44.51°N 103.13°W (Elev. 2585 ft)
6:29 am MDT Jul 13, 2025
8am MDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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