Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Pierre, Pierre Regional Airport (KPIR)

Lat: 44.38° N Lon: 100.29° W Elev: 1742 ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	NW 8 mph
Barometer	29.89 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	17 Aug 12:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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Detailed forecast for

Hughes County

This Afternoon

Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. West winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast after midnight.

Monday

Partly sunny. Hot with highs around 90. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 90. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.

Wednesday

Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s.

Wednesday Night And Thursday

Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 90s.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Friday And Friday Night

Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 50s.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. Highs around 80.