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

77°F

25°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	S 13 mph
Barometer	29.84 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	15 Jul 7:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW South Shore SD

Today
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 58 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 69 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 75 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 56. North northeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 58. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 8 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 75. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. 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 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.