Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Aberdeen, SD
Issued by NWS Aberdeen, SD
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585 FXUS63 KABR 160526 AAA AFDABR Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Aberdeen SD 1226 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Patchy to areas of fog may develop tonight into Sunday morning. - There is a marginal risk (1 out of 5) for severe thunderstorms Monday evening through Monday night east of a line from Frederick to Murdo. && .UPDATE... Issued at 1222 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026 The aviation discussion has been updated for the 06Z TAFS. UPDATE Issued at 632 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026 Confidence is only moderate to low on the development of fog overnight. However, we can`t completely rule it out given the small dewpoint depression and light winds as high pressure builds in from the northwest. Otherwise, the ongoing forecast remains on track. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 114 PM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026 Showers and isolated thunderstorms continue to nudge into east central SD this afternoon, though the activity has mainly stayed south of Hwy 212. This is all associated with a shortwave and elongated sfc trough along the MN/SD border. Humid but generally dry conditions are expected behind this trough as sfc high pressure builds in from the northwest tonight. Lighter winds and latent moisture will likely lead to fog redeveloping tonight into Sunday morning across the area. When the high exits Sunday night, additional shortwaves and a weak llj may gin up some showers, but more widespread precipitation chances are not anticipated until a cold front moves through Monday night and Tuesday. There is a marginal risk (1 out of 5) for severe storms Monday night with the front, and that risk will probably extend into Tuesday though location is still tenuous. While any sfc focus shifts south, shortwave activity will increase across South Dakota on Tuesday. At a minimum, this additional energy will bring increased chances for locally heavy rain. The active and wet pattern finally seems to wane in the latter half of the upcoming week. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/... Issued at 1222 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026 Terminals KABR,KATY,KPIR,KMBG VFR conditions are expected at all terminals through this forecast cycle. && .ABR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... SD...None. MN...None. && $$ UPDATE...Vipond DISCUSSION...20 AVIATION...Vipond