Heavy Rainfall Possible in the Upper Midwest, South Texas, and Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands

Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding though the weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring moderate to locally heavy rain to portions of South Texas into Saturday. Tropical Storm Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Watertown, Watertown Municipal Airport (KATY)

Lat: 44.9°NLon: 97.15°WElev: 1745ft.

Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 15 Aug 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Watertown Municipal Airport SD

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Watertown Municipal Airport SD
 44.95°N 97.21°W (Elev. 1680 ft)
6:45 am CDT Aug 15, 2025
7am CDT Aug 15, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2025
 
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