Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms through the Weekend

Dry, windy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire risks to the northern Plains today, and southern High Plains and the Southwest through the weekend. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible today and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

Lat: 43.73°NLon: 103.62°WElev: 5600ft.

Fair

39°F

4°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1007.2 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 15 May 5:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Edgemont SD

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph becoming northwest 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a north wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  High near 45. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers likely before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.

    Low: 32 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph becoming northwest 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a north wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. High near 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain showers likely before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Edgemont SD
 43.27°N 103.74°W (Elev. 3675 ft)
6:27 am MDT May 15, 2026
6am MDT May 15, 2026-6pm MDT May 21, 2026
 
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