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.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	15 Jul 11:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Watertown Municipal Airport SD

Today
High: 80 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 63 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 80. Light and variable wind becoming north 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of smoke between 10pm and 3am. Low around 57. North northeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North northeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 9 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 77. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

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

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.