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

Current conditions at

STURGIS (K49B)

Lat: 44.42°NLon: 103.38°WElev: 3243ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NE 13 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jul 4:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Bethlehem SD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Patchy fog. Low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Areas of fog. High near 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Areas of fog before midnight.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Patchy fog. Low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Areas of fog. High near 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of fog before midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Bethlehem SD
 44.28°N 103.53°W (Elev. 4833 ft)
3:50 pm MDT Jul 15, 2025
4pm MDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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