Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NE 13 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 24 Aug 12:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Custer State Park SD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 86. North wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 86. North wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Custer State Park SD
 43.72°N 103.36°W (Elev. 3999 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Aug 24, 2026
1pm MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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