Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few strong tornadoes are likely from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is outlooked for the Midwest. A widespread heat wave will peak in the South and East on Friday, with many temperature records expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yankton, Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (KYKN)

Lat: 42.92° N Lon: 97.38° W Elev: 1306 ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed NW 15 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Jun 7:56 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Knox County

Rest Of Tonight
Clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, warmer with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Not as warm with highs in the upper 70s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear and breezy, cooler with lows in the upper 40s. North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming northwest around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs around 90.



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