Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

Lat: 44.05° N Lon: 103.05° W Elev: 3202 ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	38%
Wind Speed	E 9 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	12 Jul 6:52 pm MDT

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Detailed forecast for

Rapid City

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west after midnight.

Sunday

Sunny. Highs around 90. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday

Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Wednesday Night

Becoming partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Thursday

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Saturday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.