Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BRITTON (KBTN)

Lat: 45.82° N Lon: 97.74° W Elev: 1318 ft.

A Few Clouds

81°F

27°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 29.66 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 3 Aug 5:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Day County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms this evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Patchy smoke. Breezy, cooler with lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Patchy smoke in the morning. Partly sunny. Not as warm. Less humid with highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Thursday Through Saturday
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the lower 60s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around 80.



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437 PM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026
 
 

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