Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

53°F

12°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint	42°F (6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	3 Oct 6:52 am MDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Ellsworth Air Force Base SD

Red Flag Warning October 3, 12:00pm until October 3, 07:00pm

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Red Flag Warning

Today
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 73 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 48 °F
Showers then
Chance Rain
and Breezy
Sunday
High: 57 °F
Chance Rain
and Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 40 °F
Chance Rain
Monday
High: 57 °F
Chance Rain
Monday Night
Low: 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 63 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low around 48. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 14 mph becoming northwest 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday

A chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a northwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers before midnight, then a chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 6 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

A chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 63.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 75.