SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Another warm and windy day is ahead for KELOLAND. Fire danger will once again be in the extreme category across much of central and western South Dakota.
The map below shows the details of the Red Flag Warning. Fire danger is very high given the strong winds, low humidity, and hot temperatures in the forecast.
The wind forecast today shows the strongest gusts across central KELOLAND this afternoon.
Highs yesterday reached over 100 again in Philip. We’ll see more 90s in that area today.
Sioux Falls will stay in the 80s this afternoon along with dry skies.
Futurecast shows scattered showers and thunderstorms in western KELOLAND later this afternoon and evening. Most of that rain will dissipate tonight as this weak cold front move east. A few scattered showers and thundershowers are possible in eastern KELOLAND tomorrow afternoon, but we don’t expect widespread rain at this time.
You can see the bigger picture on the map below. The cold front will retreat into early next week as this warm weather pattern continues.
We may also see some better rain chances by the end of the 7 day forecast. It looks like a series of low pressure systems will develop to our northwest while the Gulf of Mexico opens up some moisture for parts of the plains. Stay tuned.
Here’s a closer look at the forecast.
