Election officials said polling sites would stay open while residents were urged to check weather, roads and voting locations before heading out.

The National Weather Service watch covers much of the Northern Plains as summer travel ramps up.

Forecasters warn of large hail, damaging wind and the chance of intense tornadoes as the system spreads across the Midwest and into the Plains.

State forecasters say this year’s severe weather pace is running well ahead of 2025, though the weekend may bring a brief lull before hotter weather returns.

Temperatures are near average statewide, with rain chances building through the week and snow possible in higher elevations.

A 131 mph gust, drought conditions and recent siren troubles have put South Dakota weather preparedness in focus.

Cloudy skies, scattered showers and storm chances will keep parts of the Inland Northwest unsettled before brief midweek heat builds again.

The unusual setup is bringing damaging winds, power outages, heavy rain, and a weekend flood risk across parts of the inland Northwest.

Tournament brackets across Montana were reshuffled before the first pitch to work around rain and thunderstorms later in the week.