MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Residents and visitors heading to outdoor events in Mitchell this weekend will want to keep an eye on the forecast, with rain and thunderstorm chances Friday and Saturday before sunnier weather arrives Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for Mitchell, Friday, Aug. 14, has a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 p.m. Skies are expected to remain cloudy with a high near 76 degrees. Northeast winds of 5 to 15 mph will shift to the east-southeast during the afternoon, with gusts up to 20 mph. Friday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 64.
Saturday, Aug. 15, brings another chance for wet weather. The National Weather Service forecasts a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 81. Saturday night has a 20% chance of showers or thunderstorms before conditions improve, with a low around 60.
Sunday, Aug. 16, is expected to provide the best weather of the weekend. The forecast calls for sunny skies, a high near 77 and north winds around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
The weather coincides with a busy outdoor weekend. Tour de Corn runs Aug. 14-16 at Kiwanis Woodlot Park and the Corn Palace, while the South Dakota State Amateur Baseball Tournament continues at Cadwell Sports Complex through Sunday, according to the City of Mitchell calendar.
Attendees should monitor updated forecasts and event organizers for possible weather-related changes.
WEATHER FORECAST: Get a day-by-day forecast for Mitchell at Mitchell Now’s weather forecast.