Mitchell, South Dakota 7 Day Weather Forecast

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FXUS63 KFSD 041940
AFDFSD

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
240 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A few funnels will be possible through early afternoon mainly
  across the Missouri River Valley and portions of northwestern
  IA.

- Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will develop this evening
  mainly east of I-29 and potentially along the Missouri River
  Valley. A few storms could become severe with large hail up to
  quarter sized and damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph being the
  main threats.

- Pockets of fog will be possible overnight. Locally dense
  patches could lead to visibility as low as 1 mile or less at
  times.

- Near to above normal temperatures will continue into the new
  week with highs mainly in the 80s to mid 90s.

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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 238 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

CURRENTS & TONIGHT: Taking a look across the area, the focus
continues to be across portions of northwestern IA as a lifting
outflow boundary continues to spur pockets of convection across
portions of northwestern IA. While this developing activity
continues to stay mostly sub-severe, the enhanced stretching
potential and weak flow aloft has led to multiple funnels being
reported mainly near Greenville and Sioux Rapids, IA in Clay County.
With this developing activity potentially continuing over the next
few hours have decided to issue a special weather statement (SPS)
for most of northwestern IA, portions of southwestern MN, and
portions of southeastern SD through 5 PM.

Otherwise, we`re still on track for a few additional isolated to
scattered thunderstorms with an approaching wave this evening. Given
the modest CAPE and low shear set up, there is still a decent shot
for a few stronger storms with up to half dollar sized hail and
damaging winds up to 60 mph being the main threats. While there is
still some uncertainty as to how things will evolve, most short-
range guidance has now settled in on areas east of I-29 and along
the Missouri River Valley as the two areas for potential development
through the late evening so make sure to have multiple ways to
receive warning information! Lastly, can`t rule out some additional
chances for patchy fog tonight with the higher dew points. Similar
to this morning, locally dense patches could lead to visibilities of
1 mile or less at times through mid-morning before dissipating.

SUNDAY-TUESDAY: Looking into Sunday, quieter conditions will
temporarily return as ridging begins to build across the Desert
Southwest. With weaker flow aloft and increasing warm air advection
(WAA), should continue to see temperatures trend above normal
through Tuesday with highs mainly in the 80s to 90s each day.
Looking aloft, our next precipitation chances could arrive as early
as Monday night into Tuesday as an approaching shortwave intersects
a stalled surface boundary roughly draped from the Black Hills to
northeastern SD. While there is still some uncertainty as to how far
east this boundary sets up, there should be just enough lift with
the wave to trigger a few scattered showers and thunderstorms during
the afternoon to evening hours with the potential for a few stronger
storms. Given another modest CAPE/low shear environment, any
developing activity will be quite pulsy. However, current thoughts
are an isolated severe risk will be possible mainly along and south
U.S. Highway-14 heading into the afternoon and evening hours.
Otherwise, additional chances for showers and thunderstorms will
return from Tuesday into into Wednesday as another shortwave and an
a cold front progress through the area. However, some uncertainty
remain so make sure to monitor your local forecast as the details
are subject to change.

WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY: Heading into the extended period, the previously
mentioned ridging begins to flatten giving way to quasi-zonal flow
by Wednesday. With the wave train expected to resume aloft, we could
see near daily chances for precipitation through Friday. While the
severity of these storms is still uncertain, confidence is not high
enough to deviate from the NBM at this time. Otherwise, we`ll
continue to see near to above normal temperatures through Friday
with highs mainly in the 80s to low 90s.

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.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1228 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026

Mainly VFR conditions with occasional MVFR ceilings will be
possible this TAF period. Taking a look across the area, a few
scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to progress across
portions of northwestern IA this afternoon with an approaching
boundary. While we could see additional develop at times mainly
east of I-29, current thinking is most of this should stay clear
of our TAF sites at this point. With this in mind, kept any
mentionable precipitation out of the TAFs. Otherwise, mainly
light and variable winds will continue for most areas. Because
of this, could see some additional fog across the area tonight.

&&

.FSD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...None.
MN...None.
IA...None.
NE...None.

&&

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