SOUTH DAKOTA (KELO) — Our Wednesday morning is starting dry and quiet across much of KELOLAND. That sunshine will help push temperatures into the 80s across most of the region today.
We will also be watching the next round of showers and thunderstorms later today. Severe weather is possible in the southwestern part of KELOLAND, with large hail and damaging winds the main threats.
That round of thunderstorms is only the start of what will be a wet weather period the next 24 to 48 hours. The excessive rain outlook for tomorrow does include much of eastern KELOLAND.
Watch this video below for more details on what these thunderstorms may bring to KELOLAND.
The following maps show the various output on rainfall the next 48 hours across KELOLAND. The European model continues to show the heaviest rain in northeast SD.
The American model shows a similar forecast, although it’s more expansive on the rain coverage and pushes heavy rain outlook farther south.
The Canadian model also suggest the northeast will be the main target for the heaviest rain.
You can use use the graphic below to directly compare and contrast the Euro and American models.
While the rain chances and cooler weather will impact the rest of the 7 day forecast for areas East River, we are watching some big heat developing to our west next week. The trend is still pushing temperatures above normal by the middle of the month.
Here are the details of the forecast.
