Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms will persist tonight across the Middle Mississippi Valley, producing damaging winds, large to very large hail and several tornadoes. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	28 Apr 3:52 am MDT

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Detailed forecast for

Rapid City

Early This Morning

Cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Today

Cloudy. Rain with a chance of snow in the morning, then rain showers likely in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the evening. Lows around 30. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.

Thursday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

Friday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

Friday Night

Clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

Saturday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 70.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

Sunday

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.

Monday

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.