Scattered Severe Storms Possible in Central U.S.; Flood Watch in the Sierra Nevada

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of gusty winds, hail, and flash flooding will be possible across the Plains through Tuesday. Elsewhere, a flash flood watch is in effect for the Sierra Nevada, where thunderstorms with frequent lightning may also occur. Heavy rain in parts of southern Texas may produce localized flooding, while areas of rain will also linger in the Mid Atlantic. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 May 8:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Mount Rushmore SD

  • Memorial
    Day

    Memorial Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

    High: 69 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 54 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 73 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 56 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 77 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 56 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 73 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 55 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 70.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 70 °F

Detailed Forecast

Memorial Day
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
Mount Rushmore SD
 43.87°N 103.46°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
8:54 am MDT May 29, 2023
9am MDT May 29, 2023-6pm MDT Jun 4, 2023
 
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