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.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	NE 17 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 5:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NW South Shore SD

Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 61 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 74 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of smoke between 10pm and 3am. Low around 55. North northeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 61. North northeast wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.