Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall threats will persist from the Midwest to Lower Great Lakes through Monday, shifting into the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians Monday evening into Tuesday. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, with record highs possible well into the 100s across the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

Lat: 44.05°NLon: 103.05°WElev: 3202ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity	64%
Wind Speed	NE 12 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	9 Aug 9:52 pm MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Areas Smoke
then Mostly
Clear
Monday
High: 95 °F
Areas Smoke
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Areas Smoke
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Areas Smoke
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday
High: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Areas of smoke before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Areas of smoke after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Light south wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming east 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming east 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 72.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 56.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.