Sioux Falls, SD

Weather Forecast Office

Summer Weather Monitor Page

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Tornado Warning	Tornado Watch
Severe T'Storm Warning	Severe T'Storm Watch
Flash Flood Warning	Flash Flood Watch
Severe Weather Statement	Flash Flood Statement
Excessive Heat Warning	Heat Advisory
High Wind Warning	Wind Advisory
Red Flag Warning	Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Weather Story

Day 1 Outlook

Day 2 Outlook

Regional Radar

Forecast Rain Amounts for the Northern Plains			Forecast Heat Index
The graphics below are 6 hour amounts, ending at the time of the image. Graphics updated at 6 am/6 pm.			The graphics below are "snap shots" of expected heat index every 6 hours. Graphics updated at 6 am/6 pm.

6 hours		36 hours	6 hours		24 hours
Forecast Wind Speeds for the Northern Plains
The graphics below are "snap shots" of expected wind speeds every 6 hours. Graphics updated at 6 am/6 pm.

6 hours	24 hours	36 hours		48 hours	60 hours

Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook Risk Level - Legend
None	Limited	Elevated	Significant	Extreme

For more details, click on any of the risk level indicators below to view the Enhanced Hazardous Weather Outlook.

Risk	Level
Risk	Level	Level
Severe Thunderstorms
Flooding
Lightning
Excessive Heat
Fog
Non - Thunderstorm Winds

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