Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed W 6 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 13 Jul 10:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Mount Rushmore SD

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Rushmore SD
 43.87°N 103.46°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
11:29 am MDT Jul 13, 2025
11am MDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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