Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fog/Mist

49°F

9°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	29.81 in (1009.6 mb)
Dewpoint	49°F (9°C)
Visibility	2.00 mi
Wind Chill	47°F (8°C)
Last update	11 Oct 8:52 pm MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Caputa SD

Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Chance
Showers
Columbus Day
High: 64 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Mostly
Sunny and
Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Rain
Likely
Tuesday
High: 55 °F
Chance Rain
then Mostly
Cloudy
Tuesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Rain
Wednesday
High: 57 °F
Chance Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 39 °F
Chance Rain
Thursday
High: 61 °F
Slight Chance
Rain and
Breezy then
Partly Sunny
and Windy
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly between 10pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Columbus Day

Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.

Monday Night

Rain likely after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a north wind 19 to 24 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Thursday

A slight chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Windy.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Breezy.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 58.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 34.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 73.