Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity	37%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	29.87 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	15 Jun 6:52 pm MDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

Severe T-storm Watch until June 16, 01:00am

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until June 16, 01:00am
NOW until 1:00am Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 82 °F
Sunny then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Monday Night
Low: 58 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Juneteenth
High: 90 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tuesday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Juneteenth

Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 91.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.