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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Dry conditions are anticipated tonight with lows dropping into the 50s and low 60s. There is a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms on Friday afternoon. Another round of storms should develop over western South Dakota Friday evening, progressing eastward Friday night into Saturday morning. A few storms could produce quarter size hail and winds exceeding 60 mph.
Isolated severe thunderstorms may move into central and north central South Dakota Saturday evening, mainly after 7 pm CDT. Large hail and damaging winds will be the main threats.