Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

Lat: 44.05°NLon: 103.05°WElev: 3202ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity	32%
Wind Speed	NE 8 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	12 Aug 3:52 pm MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SW Owanka SD

Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 98 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 99 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. South wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 99. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 92.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.