Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mobridge, Mobridge Municipal Airport (KMBG)

Lat: 45.55°NLon: 100.41°WElev: 1713ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed N 17 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1005.1 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 3 Aug 2:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Wakpala SD

Red Flag Warning August 3, 02:51pm until August 3, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  •  
    Red Flag Warning August 3, 02:51pm until August 3, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 89 °F

    Patchy Smoke
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy smoke before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Patchy Smoke
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light west southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Patchy smoke between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a north wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Patchy smoke before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light west southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Wakpala SD
 45.71°N 100.58°W (Elev. 1847 ft)
2:41 pm MDT Aug 3, 2026
2pm MDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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