Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	40%
Wind Speed	S 14 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	12 Jul 9:52 pm MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ESE Fairburn SD

Heat Advisory July 12, 10:12pm until July 16, 09:00pm

Red Flag Warning July 12, 10:12pm until July 14, 09:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Red Flag Warning

Heat Advisory July 12, 10:12pm until July 16, 09:00pm
Red Flag Warning July 12, 10:12pm until July 14, 09:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
Monday
High: 101 °F
Hot and
Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
Tuesday
High: 102 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
Wednesday
High: 101 °F
Hot and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
Thursday
High: 100 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Sunny
and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Breezy.

Thursday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Breezy.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Breezy.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Breezy.