Good evening. South Dakota. I'm Michael Nally. Folks, if you stepped outside this morning, you probably noticed winter just called in sick. We're trading that morning bite for a serious taste of spring. You're waking up to clear skies, but —by this afternoon, temperatures are going to soar **25 to 30 degrees above normal**. We're talking record-breaking warmth. Western South Dakota is leading the charge. Rapid City and the Black Hills hit **72 degrees** by late afternoon. That's a solid **30 degrees warmer than average**. You'll see gusty west winds around 20 miles an hour, but watch out up north. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the northwest plains where gusts could top 50. With dry grass and low humidity, fire danger is extreme today, so please hold off on any outdoor burning. Central regions aren't far behind. Pierre and Chamberlain climb to **71 degrees**. It will be breezy, with winds 15 to 20 miles an hour, so hang onto your hat. Sioux Falls and Aberdeen join the heat wave too, topping out near **69 degrees**. The catch there's a stronger southwest wind. Gusts hit 30 miles an hour by mid-afternoon, making it feel a touch cooler than the thermometer reads. Tonight stays unusually mild with lows in the 30s and 40s. That's about **21 degrees above normal** for this time of year. Looking ahead, the warmth sticks around through Monday. We see highs in the 60s again before a cold front sweeps through Monday night. That brings a chance of rain and snow by Tuesday. Western areas might see light accumulations while the east stays mostly wet. Then, get ready for another rollercoaster—back to the 60s by Thursday before cooling off next weekend. Spring is flexing its muscles early. We're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight every day now. Just don't pack away the winter gear quite yet—this is South Dakota, after all. See you tomorrow.
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