MITCHELL, S.D. (Mitchell Now) – Rain and thunderstorms will make for a wet start to the work week in Mitchell, followed by improving conditions and seasonable temperatures through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are expected Monday, with precipitation chances reaching 90%. Breezy southeast winds will accompany the rain before conditions improve Monday night. The remainder of the week will feature highs generally in the 70s, although another chance of showers is possible Wednesday and Thursday night.
Mitchell forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook:
Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly during the morning, with a high near 75. Breezy southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West-southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph will become northwest during the evening.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday: A 30% chance of showers, mainly earlier in the day. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday night: A 30% chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. The National Weather Service’s South Dakota outlook indicates a 30% chance of precipitation during the Friday period.
Tips
Allow extra travel time Monday, when rain and thunderstorms could produce wet roads and reduced visibility. Drivers should slow down and leave additional distance between vehicles. Keep an umbrella or rain jacket nearby Wednesday and later in the week as additional shower chances return.