Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 14 Jun 12:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Scenic SD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Areas of fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Areas of fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Areas of fog after 2am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Areas
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Areas of fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 60 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Scenic SD
 43.78°N 102.56°W (Elev. 2808 ft)
12:49 am MDT Jun 14, 2025
1am MDT Jun 14, 2025-6pm MDT Jun 20, 2025
 
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