713 FXUS63 KUNR 241121 AFDUNRArea Forecast Discussion For Western SD and Northeastern WY National Weather Service Rapid City SD 521 AM MDT Wed Sep 24 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Dry conditions/above average temperatures through early next week - Elevated fire weather conditions at times
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.DISCUSSION...(Today Through Tuesday) Issued at 216 AM MDT Wed Sep 24 2025
08z surface analysis had high over CO/WY with return flow slowly increasing on the back side over WY. Clear skies per nighttime microphysics RGB. Water vapour loop had upper ridge poking into the northern plains.
Upper/thermal ridge builds into the area today/Thursday. Ridge will flatten slightly Friday allowing a dry cool front to move through, but temperatures will only drop a few degrees behind it. Upper ridge builds back over the weekend into next week, but east of the CWA resulting in southwest flow aloft. Right now, moisture looks scant, so dry forecast for the next 7 days continues reasonable per preponderance of ensemble guidance.
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.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS Through 12Z Thursday Morning) Issued At 521 AM MDT Wed Sep 24 2025
VFR conditions are expected through the forecast period.
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.FIRE WEATHER... Issued At 216 AM MDT Wed Sep 24 2025
Sustained dry weather with above normal temperatures will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the area over the next 7 days. Minimum relative humidities will drop into the teens over northeastern WY/higher elevations of the Black Hills Thursday. Minimum relative humidities in the 20s will be common elsewhere through the forecast period. A few breezy spots will occur, particularly Friday with a dry cool front passage.
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.UNR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... SD...None. WY...None. &&
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DISCUSSION/KEY MESSAGES...Helgeson AVIATION...Helgeson FIRE WEATHER...Helgeson
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