Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Oakes Municipal Airport (K2D5)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NW 20 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Apr 4:15 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Dickey County

Today
Increasing clouds. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds. Lows in the upper 20s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs around 70. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Monday Night
Decreasing clouds. Lows in the upper 30s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid 50s.
Thursday
Decreasing clouds. A chance of rain. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. A chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Friday
Decreasing clouds. A slight chance of rain and snow. Windy. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.



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352 AM CDT Sat Apr 18 2026
 
 

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