Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Warm and Dry Through Saturday

South Dakota Current Drought Conditions

Wildfire Safety during harvest season

Warm and dry conditions will continue through Saturday with portions of central SD forecast to reach 90 degrees! Winds will also increase Saturday, with gusts of 25 to 45 mph, highest over and along the eastern slopes of the Sisseton Hills. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and ongoing dry conditions lead to elevated fire weather conditions across portions of south central and northeast SD Saturday afternoon.

Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

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