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 14 mph
Barometer	29.84 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	15 Jul 8:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles S Ortley SD

Today
High: 81 °F⇓
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 62 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 69 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 76 °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 temperature rising to near 81 by noon, then falling to around 72 during the remainder of the day. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 56. North northeast wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 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 high near 62. 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. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northeast wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 9 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. 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 southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North northeast wind 6 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 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 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.