Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in the Plains; Tropical Moisture Brings Heavy Rain to Southern California and Southwest

Heavy rain showers and thunderstorms, some severe, will persist across the Plains and Mississippi Valley through Friday. Increasing tropical moisture from the remnants of Mario will bring showers, thunderstorms, and a flash flooding threat across much of southern California into the Desert Southwest through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Light Rain

60°F

16°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 13 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Sep 4:52 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Rapid City

Late This Afternoon
Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tonight
Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 70s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs around 80.



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