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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watertown, Watertown Municipal Airport (KATY)

Lat: 44.9°NLon: 97.15°WElev: 1745ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity	57%
Wind Speed	NW 9 mph
Barometer	29.88 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	15 Jul 12:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Estelline SD

This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 58 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Wednesday
High: 64 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 51 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 76 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 13 mph becoming northwest. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of smoke after 2am. Low around 58. North northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 77. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.