Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oakes Municipal Airport (K2D5)

Lat: 46.17° N Lon: 98.08° W Elev: 1335 ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Jul 8:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

McIntosh County

Rest Of Today
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Southeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Lows around 60. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 60. East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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