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

Watertown, Watertown Municipal Airport (KATY)

Lat: 44.9°NLon: 97.15°WElev: 1745ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 15 Jul 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Vienna SD

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers between noon and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 58. North northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. North northeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northeast wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind around 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers between noon and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 58. North northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. North northeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northeast wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind around 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South southeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Vienna SD
 44.69°N 97.59°W (Elev. 1759 ft)
9:46 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
10am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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