MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) – Mitchell residents can expect a warm, mostly sunny start to the weekend, with temperatures climbing into the 80s Friday and Saturday before cooler conditions arrive Sunday, Oct. 11.
According to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, Friday, Oct. 9, will bring sunshine and a high near 84 degrees, with south-southeast winds gusting up to 25 mph. Temperatures will climb even higher Saturday, reaching near 87 degrees, with strong south winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Sunday will bring some relief from the summerlike warmth, with highs falling into the mid-70s. Dry weather is expected throughout the three-day period, making for favorable outdoor conditions, although gusty winds could affect Saturday activities.
Mitchell forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook:
Friday: Sunny and warm, with a high near 84 degrees.
Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69 degrees.
Saturday: Sunny, breezy and warm, with a high near 87 degrees.
Saturday night: Mostly clear and breezy, with a low around 64 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high near 78 degrees.
Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48 degrees.
Tips
Residents planning outdoor activities this weekend should be prepared for warm temperatures and gusty winds. Secure outdoor furniture, decorations and other loose objects ahead of wind gusts that could reach 40 mph. Warm, dry and windy conditions may also increase fire danger, so residents should avoid unnecessary outdoor burning. Drivers, especially those operating high-profile vehicles, should use caution on open highways where strong crosswinds are possible. While Friday and Sunday should offer favorable conditions for outdoor plans, those heading out Sunday evening may want to bring a jacket as temperatures fall into the upper 40s overnight.