Weather

South Dakota averages 28 tornadoes a year, with most ranking EF-0 to EF-2. Learn how tornadoes form, what the Enhanced Fujita Scale means, and the history of South Dakota’s most powerful twisters.

The NWS says we may see, "scattered large hail likely with isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible. Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely."

In the early hours of June 10, the calm turned to chaos as floodwaters tore through homes, leaving heartbreak in their wake.

Imagine watching a tornado touch down near Gary while cowboys and cowgirls prepared to compete just a few miles away. That’s what happened this weekend.

Are you prepared for severe weather? A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Sioux Falls and surrounding areas. Stay safe and informed tonight!

It sounds odd, but it’s serious. This new weather term helps explain why some days feel hotter and more dangerous than others, and why you need to take it seriously

On Monday, the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of South Dakota, including Sioux Falls.

We trade the blizzards for breezy summers in Sioux Falls...But sometimes, Mother Nature turns up the thermostat. Take a look back at Sioux Falls' triple-digit history and find out which year still holds the record heat.

Sioux Falls and surrounding areas are bracing for some serious heat. It's one of those weekends where staying cool is the name of the game.

In June 1988, Sioux Falls scorched under a historic heatwave, tying its all-time high of 110 degrees. Roads buckled, rivers dried, and the Midwest melted during one of the worst droughts since the Dust Bowl.