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Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Rapid City, SD
Issued by NWS Rapid City, SD
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FNUS53 KUNR 171908
FWFUNR
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for NE Wyoming and WRN South Dakota
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.DISCUSSION...Rain/snow will end from northwest to southeast this
evening and overnight, with drier air moving in for Thursday.
However, gusty northwest winds can be expected Thursday, with
breezy conditions expected on Friday along with gradually cooling
temperatures heading into the early weekend. Milder conditions
return by Sunday and early next week with rather small chances for
any widespread precipitation.
WYZ314-181015-
Northern Campbell-
Including Gillette and Weston
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 24.
Max humidity........77-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......1100 to 1300 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 43.
Min humidity........24 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......7400 to 9300 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 22.
Max humidity........57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 10
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph decreasing to around 20
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 41.
Min humidity........29 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5700 to 7200 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs in the
upper 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs in the mid
60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows
in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 15 to
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the mid
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s.
$$
WYZ315-181015-
Southern Campbell-
Including Wright and Savageton
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in
the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 21.
Max humidity........83-89 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......800 to 900 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 41.
Min humidity........27-33 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......6700 to 8400 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 22.
Max humidity........58-64 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 10 to 20 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....North 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 40.
Min humidity........31 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 10 to 20 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 25 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5100 to 6400 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs in the mid 40s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the mid 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 30s. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs in the lower
70s.
$$
WYZ316-181015-
Crook County Plains-
Including Moorcroft, Devils Tower, Hulett, and New Haven
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 23.
Max humidity........76-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor decreasing to fair after midnight.
Mixing height.......1100 to 1300 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 43.
Min humidity........24 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent.
Mixing height.......7200 to 9100 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 20.
Max humidity........59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 35 mph decreasing to around 25
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 41.
Min humidity........30 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5600 to 7100 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows around 17. Highs in the
upper 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the mid 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
WYZ317-181015-
Weston County Plains-
Including Newcastle, Upton, and Rochelle
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 24.
Max humidity........77-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......800 to 900 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 43.
Min humidity........23 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......6900 to 8700 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 24.
Max humidity........52-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph becoming north around
20 mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 42.
Min humidity........24-30 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5300 to 6700 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds
15 to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the mid 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 20 to
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows around
40. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
WYZ318-181015-
Wyoming Black Hills-
Including Sundance and Four Corners
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 23.
Max humidity........77-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......900 to 1000 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny then becoming sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....36-42.
Min humidity........25-31 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 40 to 45 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent.
Mixing height.......7000 to 8800 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 22.
Max humidity........52-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 35 mph decreasing to around 25
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....35-41.
Min humidity........31-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5600 to 7000 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Lows
around 19. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the upper 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and snow
showers. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest
winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
upper 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows around
40. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
SDZ327-181015-
Butte County Area-
Including Belle Fourche, Colony, and Newell
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly clear.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 27.
Max humidity........73-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 35 to 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......700 to 800 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 45.
Min humidity........24 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 50
mph.
Haines Index........6 high potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 45 to 50 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent.
Mixing height.......6400 to 8100 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 22.
Max humidity........60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph decreasing to around 30
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 42.
Min humidity........32 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5700 to 7200 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows around 20. Highs in the
mid 40s. North winds 15 to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
SDZ319-181015-
Northern Black Hills-
Including Lead, Deadwood, and Rochford
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Slight chance of snow showers in the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....16-22.
Max humidity........78-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph increasing to around 45
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......700 to 800 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....33-39.
Min humidity........26-34 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 45 to 50 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......6600 to 8300 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....16-22.
Max humidity........50-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph decreasing to around 30
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....32-38.
Min humidity........31-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5200 to 6600 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows around 16. Highs around 40. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows
in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid 50s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and snow
showers. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest
winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs in the mid 50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
$$
SDZ320-181015-
Central Black Hills-
Including Custer, Hill City, and Keystone
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Slight chance of snow showers in the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....17-23.
Max humidity........80-94 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 25 mph increasing to around 40
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....35-43.
Min humidity........27 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 40 to 45 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......7200 to 9000 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear then becoming mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....18-24.
Max humidity........52-58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
Gusts to around 30 mph in the evening.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 35 mph decreasing to around 20
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers in
the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....35-41.
Min humidity........31-37 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 25 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5600 to 7100 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Lows
around 17. Highs around 40. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the
mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and snow showers. Lows
in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the mid
50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
SDZ321-181015-
Southern Black Hills-
Including Pringle, Custer State Park, and Wind Cave
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of
snow showers and slight chance of rain showers
in the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 25.
Max humidity........74-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 25 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....40-46.
Min humidity........24 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......7200 to 9000 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 27.
Max humidity........52 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30
mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 35 mph decreasing to around 15
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers in
the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 42.
Min humidity........34 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5600 to 7000 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows in the
lower 20s. Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs
around 60. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows around 40. Highs
in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper
50s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
SDZ322-181015-
Fall River County Area-
Including Hot Springs, Edgemont, and Ardmore
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of
rain showers in the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 27.
Max humidity........72-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 25 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......700 to 800 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 47.
Min humidity........21 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......6500 to 8200 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 28.
Max humidity........51-57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 10
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph decreasing to around 15
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly sunny.
Slight chance of snow showers in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 45.
Min humidity........27 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 25 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5600 to 7000 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Lows in the
mid 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows
around 40. Highs around 60. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
SDZ323-181015-
Northern Foot Hills-
Including Spearfish and Sturgis
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 27.
Max humidity........74 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
Gusts to around 45 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 35 mph increasing to around 45
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 44.
Min humidity........26 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 45 to 50 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent.
Mixing height.......6700 to 8400 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 25.
Max humidity........47-53 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph becoming west 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph decreasing to around 30
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 42.
Min humidity........31 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5600 to 7000 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Windy. Mostly clear. Slight chance of snow showers.
Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 20 to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows around 40.
Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
SDZ324-181015-
Eastern Foot Hills-
Including Rapid City and Piedmont
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 27.
Max humidity........74-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph increasing to around 40
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 47.
Min humidity........24 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 40 to 45 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent.
Mixing height.......7600 to 9600 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 26.
Max humidity........51 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35
mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph decreasing to around 25
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 44.
Min humidity........31 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5700 to 7200 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
snow showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows around
40. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows around
40. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
SDZ325-181015-
Custer County Plains-
Including Hermosa, Fairburn, Buffalo Gap, and Folsom
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Slight chance of rain showers in the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 27.
Max humidity........75-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 49.
Min humidity........22 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Haines Index........6 high potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......7700 to 9700 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear then becoming mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 27.
Max humidity........57 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
Gusts to around 30 mph in the evening.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph decreasing to around 20
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers in
the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 46.
Min humidity........31 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph
in the afternoon.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 25 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5500 to 6900 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
snow showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. East
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows around 40. Highs
in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows around
40. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
SDZ326-181015-
Pine Ridge Area-
Including Pine Ridge, Oelrichs, Batesland, and Kyle
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of
rain showers in the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 27.
Max humidity........79-85 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......700 to 800 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 49.
Min humidity........21 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Haines Index........6 high potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......7300 to 9200 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 27.
Max humidity........56 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 20 mph becoming southeast 5 to
10 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph becoming northeast
around 15 mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Chance of snow showers in the
morning.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 45.
Min humidity........32 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 10 to 15 mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....North 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair increasing to very good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5600 to 7000 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and slight
chance of showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid 40s.
East winds 10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the upper
30s. Highs around 60. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows around
40. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
SDZ328-181015-
Perkins County-
Including Lemmon and Bison
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly clear.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 27.
Max humidity........73 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......700 to 800 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 45.
Min humidity........23 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50
mph.
Haines Index........6 high potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 50 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent.
Mixing height.......6300 to 7900 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 21.
Max humidity........63-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph decreasing to around 35
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......800 to 900 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 41.
Min humidity........33 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent.
Mixing height.......5700 to 7200 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Windy. Mostly clear. Lows around 19. Highs in the mid
40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the
upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
SDZ329-181015-
West Central Plains-
Including Faith, Ellsworth AFB, New Underwood, and Wall
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 28.
Max humidity........73 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Gusts to around 40 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph increasing to around 40
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 47.
Min humidity........24 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 40 mph.
Haines Index........6 high potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent.
Mixing height.......6800 to 8500 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 25.
Max humidity........54-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph decreasing to around 25
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 45.
Min humidity........29 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 40 to 45 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5700 to 7200 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Windy. Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in
the upper 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
SDZ332-181015-
Badlands Area-
Including Interior, Scenic, Rockyford, and Wanblee
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of
rain showers in the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 30.
Max humidity........77 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 25 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 50.
Min humidity........23 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Haines Index........6 high potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......7600 to 9500 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear then becoming mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 27.
Max humidity........58 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 35 mph decreasing to around 20
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......300 to 400 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers in
the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 46.
Min humidity........30 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5400 to 6800 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
snow showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. North
winds 20 to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs around 60. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
SDZ333-181015-
Bennett County Area-
Including Martin, Tuthill, Allen, and Long Valley
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of
rain showers in the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 29.
Max humidity........77-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
Gusts to around 30 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........2 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 25 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 48.
Min humidity........25 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Haines Index........6 high potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 35 to 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......6600 to 8300 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear then becoming mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 27.
Max humidity........59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 20 mph becoming west 5 to 10
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 30 mph decreasing to around 15
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 44.
Min humidity........33 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 25 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5100 to 6400 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and snow
showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds
10 to 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the lower 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
SDZ330-181015-
Ziebach County-
Including Dupree and Glad Valley
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly clear.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 29.
Max humidity........75 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 47.
Min humidity........24 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50
mph.
Haines Index........6 high potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 45 to 50 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent.
Mixing height.......6300 to 7900 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 24.
Max humidity........64 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 45
mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph decreasing to around 30
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny then becoming partly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 43.
Min humidity........31 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50
mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent.
Mixing height.......5700 to 7200 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Windy. Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in
the upper 40s. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs
around 60. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
$$
SDZ331-181015-
Haakon County Area-
Including Philip, Kadoka, Belvidere, and Midland
108 PM MDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy.
Slight chance of rain showers in the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 30.
Max humidity........73 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 25 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 49.
Min humidity........24 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
Haines Index........6 high potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 45 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent.
Mixing height.......6200 to 7800 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 25.
Max humidity........59 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph becoming west 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Haines Index........4 low potential for large plume dominated fire
growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph decreasing to around 25
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 46.
Min humidity........28 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 35 to 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5700 to 7200 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Windy. Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in
the upper 40s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows around 40. Highs
around 60. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows around
40. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
SDZ334-181015-
Mellette and Todd Counties-
Including Mission, White River, and Saint Francis
208 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of
rain showers in the evening.
Chc of wetting rain.50 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 31.
Max humidity........74-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
Gusts to around 30 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 25 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 49.
Min humidity........25-31 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5700 to 7200 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 27.
Max humidity........62 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35
mph becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 35 mph becoming west around 15
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of snow showers in
the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 46.
Min humidity........30-36 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
Gusts to around 30 mph increasing to gusts to
around 40 mph in the afternoon.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5500 to 6900 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs
in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the lower 60s. South winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
SDZ335-181015-
Tripp County-
Including Winner, Colome, and Hamill
208 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the
evening, then slight chance of rain showers
after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.60 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 33.
Max humidity........80-88 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 20 mph.
Gusts to around 30 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........3 very low potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 50.
Min humidity........30-36 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 35 to 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good increasing to excellent in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5800 to 7300 ft agl.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Min temperature.....Around 28.
Max humidity........66 percent.
20-foot winds.......West 10 to 20 mph.
Gusts to around 30 mph in the evening.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 35 mph becoming west around 15
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Max temperature.....Around 47.
Min humidity........33-39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
Haines Index........5 moderate potential for large plume dominated
fire growth.
Transport winds.....Northwest 30 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good increasing to excellent in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5500 to 6900 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in
the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
lower 60s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
$$
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