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.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 24 Aug 8:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles W Custer County Airport SD

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles W Custer County Airport SD
 43.72°N 103.84°W (Elev. 5197 ft)
8:16 am MDT Aug 24, 2026
9am MDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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