Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yankton, Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (KYKN)

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

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed S 16 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 2 Aug 3:56 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Cedar County

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. Highs around 90. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and breezy with highs in the lower 90s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Not as warm with highs in the mid 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A slight chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.



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