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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Climate
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Summer heat on the way
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — We've had some cooler temperatures and cloudy skies, but if you're looking for summer heat, no worries. Meteorologist Scot Mundt has an update on the summer forecast. Public safety alert issued for 'dangerous subject' at large KELOLAND's been cooler than average for the past couple of days. Dating back to May 16th, Sioux Falls has had 16 of those 20 days with below average highs which includes a two week stretch from May 16-29. That two-week stretch averaged 62 degrees for a high, a little more than 10 degrees below the climate average. But I think things will soon change. We'll watch Texas for heat to expand as we head into the second half of June. At the same time, the jet stream will retreat north and help the heat expand as we get into July. At the same time, much drier air will prevail for much of the central and northern plains. And the European seasonal model agrees. This is what it shows for temperatures for June through August: above average. And this is the look at rainfall, below average rain can be expected from Texas north into the central and northern plains and east toward the Great Lakes. So I still think it's important to take any rain you can get as we continue for periods of rain into the first half of the weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Climate
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Funnel clouds spotted in KELOLAND Tuesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Some interesting clouds were spotted yesterday. Meteorologist Scot Mundt has the scoop on what some people saw. Jamie Smith to make announcement Saturday Funnel clouds were spotted on Tuesday. These types of funnels form inside very cold pockets of air when winds at different heights create spin. Because they are usually very high and are small, most cold-air funnels go unnoticed. But John Darcy captured this one in eastern KELOLAND. Cold air funnels are very weak; for that reason, the spin with the funnel isn't even detected on radar, BUT we were able to see this funnel with our Madison LiveCam. Cold air funnels typically occur during showers or thunderstorms in the very center of a low-pressure system. You can see the upper-level low's circulation here as the rain this morning in Minnesota was moving northwest and the rain in western South Dakota was moving southeast. Depending on the location of the upper-level system, I wouldn't be surprised if more funnels were spotted today. While they may look scary, they're usually not dangerous. On rare occasions, cold air funnels reach the ground, but if you feel you're in danger, take it upon yourself to seek shelter. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Climate
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Which areas of KELOLAND need more rain?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Even with all the rain we've had this month, there are still areas that are below average. Meteorologist Scot Mundt shows us who can still use the water. Oglala Sioux Tribe sends measles alert after case in border county There were periods of rain in eastern KELOLAND throughout the day as temperatures remained below average. While we've been getting steadier rain for the second half of May, it still hasn't been enough to bring some in KELOLAND to their climate average, but that's not the case for everyone. This graphic shows the rain compared to the average for May so far (not including today). While many in central South Dakota are above average, it's not the case for eastern or western South Dakota. Sioux Falls remains over an inch below average and Rapid City is around three-quarters inch below. Compared to the year so far, many that have been above average for May are also above average for the year. And the same is true for those that haven't been getting as much rain this month. Check out Sioux Falls, over 3 inches below average for the year. Huron is below by an inch and a third. On the other side, areas are over two inches from Buffalo to Mobridge. As temperatures warm later this week and last into next week, scattered showers and storms will remain in the forecast as I expect things to improve for those that haven't seen much improvement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Climate
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How common are 90 degree days in May?
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — With the warm forecast, Meteorologist Scot Mundt has a look at how common it is for KELOLAND to reach 90 degrees in May. Warm and dry conditions are in the forecast for the week and beyond for many, if not all, of central and eastern KELOLAND. With the dry conditions, temperatures will remain well above average with highs in the 70s and 80s. There's even a chance that some will reach the 90s. 988 signs part of Mental Health Awareness Month Right now, the best chance at the 90-degree heat is in western South Dakota. This may happen on Mother's Day. Otherwise, expect the 80s for just about everybody else. To reach 90 in May isn't too uncommon. The climate average is for 1 90-degree day in KELOLAND. Yankton and Winner average 2 days with 90-degree heat in May. And those types of temperatures will continue into at least the first half of next week. After that, we're watching for subtle signs of cooler air and moisture. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Climate
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Warm, dry weather coming back to KELOLAND
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Hopefully you've been able to get rain because Meteorologist Scot Mundt says it will be hard to get over the next several days. He explains why. A warm and dry weather pattern is on the way for many in KELOLAND. It's something I don't see changing for a couple of weeks. What goes into getting an honorary degree in SD? With a lot of 60s this afternoon, Friday may end up being the coolest day for quite some time. Warmer temperatures will arrive this weekend and last into next week. This is due to a blocking pattern in the atmosphere. Here's what it looks like with our upper-level pattern. There's low pressure to our east and west, with high pressure over the central plains. The air flow around this resembles the Greek letter 'Omega'. The weather pattern is slow to move in a setup like this, so what you see is what you get. And what we see are warm afternoons and dry skies. That is something that will continue for many in KELOLAND for the first half of May. Not good news considering the ongoing drought. The exception will be western South Dakota, where there are better chances for rain, starting early in the new work week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
