National Weather Service - Aberdeen, SD

Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Southern Plains; Fire Weather Threat in the Southwest U.S.

Thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy to excessive rainfall and isolated flooding over portions of the Southern Plains today and Saturday. Dry conditions, combined with gusty winds and low relative humidities will continue to support an elevated to critical fire weather threat in the Desert Southwest into to early next week. Read More >

Recreation Forecast

The Recreational Forecast contains forecasts and reports on conditions for resort and recreational areas. The forecast will be issued one per day between 4am LST and 6am LST and will include a site specific forecast for the following weather elements:

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Sky/Weather

Wind Speed and Direction

Lightning

2 Day Extended Forecast

The Recreational Forecast will be issued for the following areas (see graphic below):

Northern Lake Oahe in north-central South Dakota

Southern Lake Oahe and Lake Sharpe in south-central South Dakota

Glacial Lake Region of northeastern South Dakota

Big Stone Lake and Lake Traverse in west-central Minnesota

Lake Kampeska in eastern South Dakota

Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Southern Plains; Fire Weather Threat in the Southwest U.S.

National Weather Service - Aberdeen, SD - Recreation Forecast

Recreation Forecast