Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Pine Ridge, Pine Ridge Airport (KIEN)

Lat: 43.03°NLon: 102.52°WElev: 3330ft.

Fair and Breezy

61°F

16°C

Humidity	30%
Wind Speed	W 22 G 38 mph
Barometer	29.66 in (1002.8 mb)
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Apr 11:52 am MDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Batesland SD

This Afternoon
High: 62 °F⇓
Slight Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 53 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 27 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 48 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 48 °F
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 29 °F
Showers then
Rain/Snow
Monday
High: 47 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 58 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Tonight

A chance of rain showers after 9pm, mixing with snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and noon, then rain showers likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain showers likely before 9pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 9pm and 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Wind chill values as low as 20. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. High near 48. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night

Rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind 14 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Monday

Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

Monday Night

A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Tuesday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Wednesday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.