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°NLon: 103.05°WElev: 3202ft.

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 Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Jul 6:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

New Underwood SD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
New Underwood SD
 44.09°N 102.82°W (Elev. 2894 ft)
6:29 pm MDT Jul 12, 2025
7pm MDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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