Windy and Rainy Times Ahead

We have been talking about this upcoming storm system for the last several days and it looks like it will have a pretty big impact on the state with high winds, rain, cool temperatures, and even some snow for the Black Hills. The vigorous low pressure will push through the state tomorrow and Friday providing many areas with over an inch of rain. But, we will be watching where the dry slot ends up. Aaron has mentioned the dry slot before, well the forecast model that seems to have the best handle on the storm system, takes the dry slot all the way through the state with time. Notice below how it starts out in central South Dakota and then progresses its way to the east as the low pressure does.

Thursday Morning:

Thursday Afternoon:
Friday Morning:

Friday Afternoon:Looks like all areas will see a couple different rounds of rainfall with this system. But its not only the rain but the winds will be a bit of an issue as well. High wind watches and warnings have already been issued for areas from Winner and Mission westward to the Black Hills.

Probability of sustained winds exceeding 25 mph Thursday afternoon:
Winds could gust over 65mph. Not quite as windy out in eastern South Dakota, expecting winds from 10-25mph. But with temperatures struggling to get out of the 40's at times, it will be a chilly and raw couple of days.

~KDLT Meteorologist Cody Matz