Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

Fog

47°F

8°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.78 in (1004.6 mb)
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	0.15 mi
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	17 Jun 9:53 am MDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Mount Rushmore SD

Today
High: 57 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 46 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tuesday
High: 57 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 56 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 44 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 6 to 16 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 74.