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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Watertown, Watertown Municipal Airport (KATY)

Lat: 44.9°NLon: 97.15°WElev: 1745ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

42°F

6°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	NE 18 G 28 mph
Barometer	29.78 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	26 Apr 9:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Castlewood SD

Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Monday
High: 45 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 29 °F
Chance
Showers and
Blustery then
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Tuesday
High: 50 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 55 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 54 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 31 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Low around 41. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely. High near 45. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after midnight, then gradually ending. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 29. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind around 11 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light in the evening.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Light north northwest wind becoming north 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.

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 40.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.