MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) – Warm and mostly dry weather will dominate the workweek in Mitchell, with sunshine, above-normal temperatures and periods of gusty wind expected through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, an extended stretch of warm and dry conditions will continue across the region for much of the week. Southerly winds will strengthen Monday, with gusts potentially reaching 25 to 35 mph across parts of southeastern South Dakota. A cold front will move through Tuesday, but little moisture is available and precipitation chances remain low.
Temperatures will remain warm despite the front. The National Weather Service expects highs in the 70s to near 80 Tuesday, followed by temperatures in the 70s Wednesday. Low precipitation chances could return toward Thursday and Friday, although confidence in measurable rainfall remains low. Breezy conditions are expected to return Friday.
Mitchell Forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook:
Monday: Sunny and breezy, with a high near 72. South-southeast winds 10 to 15 mph will increase to 15 to 20 mph during the afternoon, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday night: Mostly clear and breezy, with a low around 56. South-southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny and warmer, with a high near 79.
Tuesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy conditions could develop as the day progresses.
Tips
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should use extra caution during periods of gusty wind, particularly Monday. Residents should also use care with outdoor burning and other activities that could create sparks because warm temperatures, gusty winds and drying vegetation could increase fire weather concerns during the week.