Sioux Falls, SD (KELO AM) - Rain has been falling across the Sioux Falls area this Mother’s Day. Showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day.
Severe storms may develop across portions of the area after 3 pm this afternoon. The main threats will be hail to the size of golf balls, winds to 70 mph, and even isolated tornadoes. The severe threat should wane after 7 pm this evening.
The rain will decrease through the day on Monday, with the sun coming out on Tuesday. More rain is possible later in the week.
Monday will be chilly with a high in the upper 40’s. Low to mid 60’s are forecast for lager in the week.
Out west, Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect until 6 pm mdt this evening. Some areas could see an additional 4 – 10 inches of snow with winds gusting to 40 mph, resulting in zero visibility.
Rapid City has already seen between 8 and 11 inches of snow with a couple more inches expected. Parts of the Black Hills have already seen 10 to 18 inches, and could total up to two feet by the time the storm ends.
No travel is advised in much of the western part of the state. You can check road conditions in South Dakota on SafetravelUSA.com
(story updated to include snow totals.)