Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

Overcast

53°F

12°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 15 Jul 10:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Mount Rushmore SD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Definite drizzle before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then drizzle and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am.  Areas of fog. Low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Areas of smoke before 9am. Areas of fog. High near 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Areas of fog before midnight.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Definite drizzle before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then drizzle and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Areas of fog. Low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Areas of smoke before 9am. Areas of fog. High near 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of fog before midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Rushmore SD
 43.87°N 103.46°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
11:10 pm MDT Jul 15, 2025
11pm MDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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