Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

A Few Clouds and Breezy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed NW 25 G 44 mph
Barometer 29.73 in (1004.5 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 17 Jun 3:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Scenic SD

Wind Advisory June 17, 04:41pm until June 17, 08:00pm
Red Flag Warning June 17, 04:41pm until June 17, 08:00pm
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    Wind Advisory June 17, 04:41pm until June 17, 08:00pm
    Red Flag Warning June 17, 04:41pm until June 17, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Breezy, with an east wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 54. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Windy, with a north wind 21 to 31 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Juneteenth
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Breezy, with an east wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 54. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Scenic SD
 43.64°N 102.78°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
4:08 pm MDT Jun 17, 2026
4pm MDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm MDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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