Severe Weather and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S. and Mid-Atlantic; Dangerous Heat in the West and Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the central High Plains into parts of the central and southern Plains and in the the Mid-Atlantic today. Intense, dangerous heat will persist across the West, Southwest, and Southern Plains into the end of the week. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected in the Great Basin and Four Corners region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.31 in (1022.0 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Jun 10:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Mount Rushmore SD

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Light east wind. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers between 9am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 59. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers after 3am.  Low around 53. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Light east wind. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
A chance of showers between 9am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 59. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers after 3am. Low around 53. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Mount Rushmore SD
 43.85°N 103.43°W (Elev. 5026 ft)
10:52 am MDT Jun 23, 2026
11am MDT Jun 23, 2026-6pm MDT Jun 29, 2026
 
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