Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity	11%
Wind Speed	NW 13 G 22 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint	15°F (-9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	19 Mar 3:53 pm MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Mount Rushmore SD

Red Flag Warning March 19, 04:12pm until March 19, 07:00pm

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Red Flag Warning March 19, 04:12pm until March 19, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Thu
Red Flag Warning
Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 51 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 58 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of rain showers after midnight, mixing with snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.