The Heat Is On... Will It Continue?

Today we saw our first 90 degree day in the Sioux Falls area since June 22nd. That is quite a feat considering our average temperature actually dipped to 84 degrees just a couple of days ago. Looking ahead - it seems like Thursday will possibly be the warmest/hottest day of the week. How hot? Well, look at this computer-model forecast map of temperatures that lines up closely with our KDLT forecast:

Look at those temperatures. Possibly over 100 degrees toward SW South Dakota, with upper 90s possible as far east as eastern South Dakota. The rest of us will look for some form of 90s for the next couple of days - until about Saturday. Then things cool down a bit.

Here's what we're looking for heading into the day on Sunday, again using computer model forecasted high temperatures:

Highs in the 70s? We're not quite buying into that - but it is a possibility. Right now I am thinking we'll see about a 10 degree swing from Saturday's highs to Sunday's. 91 degrees to 81 degrees.

Enjoy the heat - or stay cool... depending on your taste.

Have a good night!

~KDLT Chief Meteorologist Aaron Shaffer