Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Buffalo (K2WX)

Lat: 45.6°NLon: 103.55°WElev: 3002ft.

79°F

26°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1009.3 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jul 8:56 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SW Prairie City SD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a chance of showers between 9am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 52. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a chance of showers between 9am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SW Prairie City SD
 45.42°N 102.93°W (Elev. 2989 ft)
9:29 pm MDT Jul 12, 2025
9pm MDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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