Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

Thunderstorm

56°F

13°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 8 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.31 in (1020.2 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 22 Aug 5:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Buffalo Gap SD

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Buffalo Gap SD
 43.47°N 103.31°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
6:09 am MDT Aug 22, 2025
6am MDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 28, 2025
 
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