Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Rapid City, SD
Issued by NWS Rapid City, SD
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297 FXUS63 KUNR 261858 AFDUNR Area Forecast Discussion For Western SD and Northeastern WY National Weather Service Rapid City SD 1258 PM MDT Sun May 26 2024 .KEY MESSAGES... -Showers and isolated thunderstorms through this evening -Warmer and drier this week with thunderstorms returning for the second half of the week && .DISCUSSION...(This Evening Through Sunday) Issued at 1257 PM MDT Sun May 26 2024 Upper trough will continue to move across the region this evening, supporting scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. A few storms may contain gusty winds and hail. Ridging will then prevail for the first part of the week, with warmer conds and dry weather. However, the next upper trough will push into the Rockies by mid week as long trajectory southerly flow allows LL moisture return along the plains adjacent to the Rockies, supporting unsettled conds through the end of the week. Temps will be at or above seasonal norms for the first half of the week, cooling down toward the end of the week. && .AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS Through 18Z Monday) Issued At 1116 AM MDT Sun May 26 2024 Scattered showers and thunderstorms will occur through the afternoon, decreasing in coverage during the evening. Mainly VFR conditions will occur, although LCL MVFR conditions are possible with the stronger showers/storms. && .UNR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... SD...None. WY...None. && $$ DISCUSSION/KEY MESSAGES...JC AVIATION...10