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FXUS63 KFSD 301732
AFDFSD

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1232 PM CDT Sun Aug 30 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Areas of patchy fog will continue through mid-morning mainly
  along our waterways and low lying spots. Be prepared for
  temporary visibility reductions.

- Warm and humid conditions continue this weekend. Afternoon
  heat indices will approach 100F along portions of the Missouri
  River Valley Sunday as temperatures climb into the 90s.

- Low chances (<= 25%) for rain will persist through the weekend
  and Monday. Chances for rain increase up to a 50-80% chance
  for Tuesday. Severe storms could accompany this chance for
  rain, so continue to monitor the latest forecast.

- Above normal temperatures and additional chances (20-40%) for
  rain persist for the rest of next week.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 326 AM CDT Sun Aug 30 2026

Taking a look across the area, the forecast remains on track with
the strongest activity continuing to progress across northcentral
and northeastern SD this morning. While the quieter conditions
persist across our area this morning, can`t completely rule out the
development of some "popcorn" showers and non-severe storms towards
daybreak as the LLJ strengthens across the U.S. Highway-20 corridor.
With increasing dPVA developing ahead of an approaching shortwave,
decided to slightly increase POPs through about mid-morning mainly
along the highway-20 before this developing activity pushes
eastwards.

Otherwise, another hot and humid day is ahead with highs mainly in
the upper 80s to mid 90s. This combined with dew points in the upper
60s to low 70s will likely lead to heat index values in the low to
upper 90s for most areas and a few spotty lower 100s around the
Missouri River Valley. While some spots could briefly touch heat
advisory criteria, decided that things would be just isolated enough
to forgo a heat headline at this time. Nonetheless, moderate to
major heat risk is expected this afternoon especially across the
Missouri River Valley and portions of northwestern IA so make sure
to stay hydrated and limit any prolonged outdoor activities!

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 229 PM CDT Sat Aug 29 2026

Clearing skies and warm temperatures have returned to the area this
afternoon. Temperatures will warm a little bit more to the 80s to
low 90s with heat indices up to the upper 80s and 90s. A few
locations along the Missouri River Valley are expected to see heat
indices touch 100F this afternoon before temperatures cool as the
sun begins to set. A few light showers/sprinkles persist across
parts of southwest Minnesota but will push east of the area over the
next hour or two. Attention then turns to the evening timeframe
where additional chances for rain look to return to the area.
Showers and some storms look to develop across western Nebraska and
southwest South Dakota. These showers will push eastwards into an
increasingly stable airmass sitting over the forecast area. At the
same time, vertical shear values will be weakening as well. Still,
can`t rule out the potential for an isolated strong storm or two
between 9pm to 3am. Should a strong storm or two develop, it could
produce large hail up to the size of a quarter (1 inch) and damaging
winds to 60 mph IF the storm can tap into the boundary layer. The
most likely location to see these potentially stronger storms is
along and west of the James River. Elevated showers look to persist
through the rest of the night.

Sunday will be a similar day with high temperatures once again
expected to warm to the upper 80s and 90s. This will again push heat
indices to the 90s with a few locations along the Missouri River
again seeing heat indices touch 100F during the afternoon timeframe.
A stronger shortwave trough will be passing mainly through Montana
throughout the day. This wave however will take on a negative tilt
and push into northeastern Montana and northwestern North Dakota.
Severe storms are possible in this area but is much more
questionable for our area. Especially as the cold front tied to this
wave pushes into the forecast area due to limited
moisture/instability and capping just ahead of the front. Thus, have
left PoPs dry for Sunday evening and night.

The cold front will push through the area Sunday night through
Monday morning. With the front just south of the area, Monday looks
to be a continuation of warm and dry conditions with highs warming
to the 80s to up to about 90F. Chances for rain look to return to
the forecast on Tuesday as a weak shortwave trough pushes into the
Northern Plains. The mass response from this wave will return the
previously mentioned boundary northwards as a warm front. The
ensembles generally show a 50-80% chance for rainfall totals to
exceed a tenth of an inch. This will likely be contingent on where
the front sets up and if the cap can be broken or not. As of now,
latest machine learning (ML) guidance shows a 5-10% chance for
strong to severe storms on Tuesday. Tough to say if trends will hold
over the next few days so will keep an eye on Tuesday going forward.

Chances (20-40%) for rain persist for the rest of the week along
with a continuation of above average temperatures. Highs look
to remain in the mid to upper 80s Wednesday through Saturday. ML
guidance shows low chances (<= 5%) for strong to severe storms.
Thus, could see a continuation for strong to severe storms for
the rest of the week but confidence in specific details remains
low.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1231 PM CDT Sun Aug 30 2026

Latest satellite imagery shows the last little bit of low level
stratus eroding over parts of southwest Minnesota this afternoon.
Winds remain out of the south/southwest for most locations. Dry
conditions are expected through the rest of today before a cold
front begins to push into the area tonight. Winds will turn to out
of the northwest in the wake of the front. At the same time, there
remains a low chance (<= 20%) for low level stratus behind the
front. Thus, have left out of all TAFs at this time. A few models
show the potential for a couple of light showers tomorrow morning,
but again think this is a low potential. The front will push through
the area by the end of the TAF period by late tomorrow morning,
allowing for northwest winds to finish out the period.

&&

.FSD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...None.
MN...None.
IA...None.
NE...None.

&&

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UPDATE...05
DISCUSSION...Meyers
AVIATION...Meyers