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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 17 Jun 11:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Scenic SD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between noon and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 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 79. Northwest wind 9 to 16 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 77 °F

    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 68. Breezy.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between noon and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Juneteenth
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 9 to 16 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 41 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 68. 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 72.
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 76.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Scenic SD
 43.78°N 102.47°W (Elev. 2799 ft)
Last Update:
10:23 pm MDT Jun 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT Jun 18, 2026-6pm MDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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