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Record-breaking heat returns this weekend
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Temperatures cooled off on Tuesday across KELOLAND after a cold front moved through. It was much needed, as above-average high temperatures have dominated in KELOLAND recently. From July 10 to the 20, Rapid City only had high temperatures at or above 90 degrees. That 11-day streak has gone down in the […]
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Rapid City urges residents to monitor air quality as wildfire smoke drifts into region
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota drifts across parts of the country, Rapid City officials are encouraging residents to keep an eye on local air quality conditions. Rapid City recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 61 Monday morning, placing air quality in the...
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Short Break From The Heat Before Extreme Heat Returns
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The hottest stretch of summer so far
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Thursday marked the middle of Meteorological Summer in KELOLAND, and it sure has felt like it recently. A large ridge sitting over the area has been keeping well-above-average highs in the forecast. Our hottest temperatures of the summer so far have occurred just within this...
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Rapid City Hits 100 Degree Mark For 5th Day In A Row
(Rapid City, SD) — Rapid City Regional Airport is reporting a fifth straight day where temperatures have hit 100 degrees. The massive heat dome dominating most of the country is continuing to hover over South Dakota. Temperatures in many locations in the western half of the state were above triple digits on Wednesday. Sioux Falls, Chamberlain, Watertown and Aberdeen are the only communities that have not seen a day above 100 so far this year. The heat is not expected to slow down either with expected highs in Sioux Falls of 97 degrees on Friday. Thunderstorms could be on the way on Sunday, which would help cool things down next week.
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The hottest stretch of summer so far
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Thursday marked the middle of Meteorological Summer in KELOLAND, and it sure has felt like it recently. A large ridge sitting over the area has been keeping well-above-average highs in the forecast. Our hottest temperatures of the summer so far have occurred just within this past week. Western South Dakota takes […]
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Intense grass and timber fire on West Flormann Street
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Update: Rapid City Fire Department reports that the fire is contained. A fast-moving timber and grass fire threatened multiple homes earlier Tuesday evening off of West Flormann Street and Skyline Drive in Rapid City. The fire was last reported to be 1.8 acres. Rapid City...
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Rapid City Ties Record for Consecutive 100-Degree Days
Rapid City tied a nearly two-decade-old heat record Tuesday after reaching 102 degrees both downtown and at Rapid City Regional Airport, marking the city’s fourth consecutive day of temperatures at or above 100 degrees. The streak matches the previous record set in 2007. Forecasters say the record could be...
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Closing in on triple digits
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Our heatwave has continued across KELOLAND for the middle of the week. Forecast highs on Wednesday were back into the 90s again, along with a few 100s. For many locations, the end of June through the middle of July is when we typically have our...
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Fire officials warn extreme heat, storm debris raising wildfire danger in the Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Firefighters across the Black Hills are urging residents to use extra caution as high temperatures increase wildfire risk. Johnson Siding Fire Department Public Information Officer Michael Johnson says the region is still dealing with major impacts from the December windstorm, which left an unusual amount of large trees and debris on the ground. He says much of that downed timber is in difficult-to-access areas, making it harder to remove and adding to the amount of burnable material in the forest.
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Rapid City grass fire is a reminder to be careful
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Our extremely hot and dry weather is increasing the fire danger around the area and needs to serve as a reminder for everyone to be careful. Rapid City firefighters were quickly on the scene of this small grass fire Monday afternoon by the railroad tracks near the old soccer field off of East Boulevard North. They got the call shortly before three. Crews were able to quickly contain the fire and keep it from spreading. The fire burned about a quarter of an acre. There were no injuries and the fire remains under investigation.The Rapid City Fire Department reminds everyone to use extra caution with anything that could spark a fire.T hat includes properly disposing of smoking materials, not parking on dry grass and following any local fire restrictions. They also had a four acre fire Sunday night and a small backyard fire Monday.
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SD heat is closing in on history
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– An intense stretch of hot temperatures continues across KELOLAND.This is especially the case in West River, where triple-digit heat has been widespread since Saturday. Some locations are starting to string together a stretch of consecutive 100-degree days, but are we approaching record territory? We’ll start west this time around, where Rapid […]
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Closing in on triple digits
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Our heatwave has continued across KELOLAND for the middle of the week. Forecast highs on Wednesday were back into the 90s again, along with a few 100s. For many locations, the end of June through the middle of July is when we typically have our first triple-digit high of the year. […]
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July rainfall tells a misleading story
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– With the heat understandably taking center stage as of late, we do need to remember to check the rain gauge now and again. While we have seen showers and thunderstorms roll through portions of KELOLAND, which featured some damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes, widespread rain has been rather tough […]