Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Watertown, Watertown Municipal Airport (KATY)

Lat: 44.9°NLon: 97.15°WElev: 1745ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 29.60 in (1003.4 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 27 Apr 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Willow Lake SD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 41. North northeast wind around 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 5pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of sprinkles before 7pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 21 to 26 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Blustery then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 41. North northeast wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of sprinkles before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 21 to 26 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Willow Lake SD
 44.62°N 97.65°W (Elev. 1762 ft)
4:36 am CDT Apr 27, 2026
4am CDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm CDT May 3, 2026
 
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