Yankton, South Dakota 7 Day Weather Forecast

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FXUS63 KFSD 111135
AFDFSD

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
635 AM CDT Wed Jun 11 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Morning showers and isolated storms continue, with increased
  risks for thunderstorms south of I-90 today between 2 pm and
  10 pm. Isolated strong to severe storms possible, with large
  hail (up to 1.5") and strong wind gusts (60-70 mph).

- Thunderstorm risks continue tonight into Thursday morning,
  slowly shifting northward. Persistent marginal large hail
  risks along with the potential for locally heavy rainfall are
  expected. Exact locations remain uncertain, though favor areas
  along/north of I-90.

- More of the same Thursday into Thursday night with isolated
  to scattered severe storms possible in the afternoon and
  evening; exact area remains uncertain. Locally heavy rainfall
  risk continues.

- Temperatures rise through the upcoming weekend, bringing
  additional thunderstorm risks by Sunday and into next week.
  Monitor for strong storm potential.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 351 AM CDT Wed Jun 11 2025

TODAY: Showers and isolated thunderstorms continue this morning
along and north of US Highway 14 stretching southwest into
southwestern SD with a mid level wave approaching and near the nose
of the LLJ. Surface boundary is slowly moving south this morning,
evident on radar around 3 AM CDT stretching from roughly Plankinton
to Viborg to Milford. This boundary should continue to move to the
south through the morning hours, later becoming a catalyst for
thunderstorm development this afternoon and evening.

Ahead of that though, expect these elevated showers and isolated
storms to continue to move to the east this morning, with the
greatest chances continuing to be around the US Hwy 14 corridor.
Patchy areas of wildfire smoke may mix down to the surface through
the day leading to locally reduced visibility and air quality.
Moisture increases south of the boundary though the early afternoon
hours, and with temperatures in this area into the upper 80s and
lower 90s, should lead to a corridor of increased instability around
or above 1500 J/kg (although the GFS/NAM are much greater in values)
between the US Hwy 20 corridor and the I-90 corridor east of the
James River Valley. Highest shear values (40+ kts) remain to the
north of I-90 ergo offset from the best instability; however, shear
values around 25 to 30 knots still support large hail and damaging
wind gusts (especially with drier sub cloud layer). Tornado risk is
very low; that said, should a storm be more surface based near the
boundary, there may be enough 0-1 km shear to support a brief spin.
The main threats with thunderstorms are hail up to the size of ping
pong balls (1.5") and wind gusts to 70 mph between 2 and 10 PM.
Locally heavy rainfall is possible. Storms should taper off late in
the evening with the loss of instability.

TONIGHT: There may be a lull in shower and thunderstorm activity
before development commences along the elevated (850mb) front/WAA
wing and near the nose of the LLJ around 1 AM. This activity looks
to be more along and north of I-90, possibly as far north as US Hwy
14. Not much in the way of instability (less than 1000 J/kg) with
mid level lapse rates less than 6.5 deg C/km. Stronger storms could
produce hail to quarter size. Locally heavy rainfall is more of a
concern tonight than during today, as storm motion and development
will be nearly parallel to the west-east oriented front. Lower level
winds continuing to shift to the south allow for efficient moisture
transport, and a deep warm cloud layer over 10k ft supports
efficient rainfall rates. Isolated to scattered flash flooding may
occur, especially in urban or low lying areas.

THURSDAY-THURSDAY NIGHT: Thursday`s severe and heavy rain threats
are going to be highly dependent on where boundaries end up after
convection today through tonight. However, 11.00z guidance seems to
be trending more northerly (toward US Hwy 14 or north) with the
fronts and the mid level wave ejection, so trended the higher pops
in that general direction. Less confident in the evolution of
precipitation through the evening and into Thursday night with
timing differences in frontal passages. Strong to severe storms are
again possible, although confidence in timing and location is low.
Hail to the size of ping pong balls and wind gusts to 70 mph would
again be the main risks. Locally heavy rainfall is also possible,
with more concern for areas which receive storms and heavy rainfall
today and tonight. Areas north of I-90 and especially southwestern
MN look to be at the greatest risk for heavier rainfall. Given the
shift of the front north, raised highs a couple of degrees,
especially south of I-90.

Rainfall amounts into early Friday will be highly dependent on storm
coverage; however, pockets of 2-4 inches are possible with about a
30% chance north and east of Sioux Falls. Mean values across the
area are generally 0.25" to 1.25".

FRIDAY-SATURDAY: Lingering showers and storms move east with the
trough Friday. Mid and upper level ridging begins to build to the
west with surface high pressure moving in as well. Could see some
additional showers and isolated thunderstorms with a couple of ridge
riding waves, but confidence is low on the details, especially with
soundings showing a lack of moisture. Temperatures generally within
10 degrees of average.

SUNDAY ONWARD: Ridging slides east and flattens into the early part
of next week, with at least one more ridge rider Sunday. A more
defined mid/upper level trough develops early next week, sliding
east near the International Border sometime late weekend into early
next week. Models are quite varied on the details of this trough and
associated surface low, but this could bring additional shower and
storm chances to the region. Guidance continues to diverge mid to
late next week, with the 11.00z GFS most bullish on a deep mid/upper
level trough moving through the Plains. Although details are
uncertain, this pattern is conducive to periods of showers and
thunderstorms. Machine learning and other guidance indicates that
some strong to severe storm potential exists, so stay tuned to the
forecast for updates - especially if you have outdoor or travel
plans Sunday into next week. Temperatures stay in the mid 70s to
upper 80s for highs and mid 50s to mid 60s for lows.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 631 AM CDT Wed Jun 11 2025

Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected through
Thursday. Confidence in areal coverage and timing decrease later
in the period. Showers and storms could be strong to severe at
times and produce locally heavy rainfall. MVFR to lower
conditions possible with thunderstorms.

Otherwise, some patchy surface wildfire smoke may lead to
reduced visibility, but expect conditions to remain at or above
6 SM. Winds increase and shift today, with most of the area
experiencing easterly winds and southerly winds toward the US
Hwy 20 corridor. Gusts today around 20 to 25 knots.

&&

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

&&

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DISCUSSION...SG
AVIATION...SG