Severe Weather Continues Tonight Across Texas and Oklahoma; Strong Storms Across the Northern and Central High Plains Wednesday

Widespread strong to severe storms are expected over much of Texas and southern Oklahoma tonight, with damaging winds and large hail. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) has been issued. Scattered strong storms are likely across the northern and central High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. A Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) has been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair and Breezy

85°F

29°C

Humidity	33%
Wind Speed	SE 24 G 35 mph
Barometer	29.81 in (1007.2 mb)
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	29 May 3:52 pm MDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Colonial Pine Hills SD

Severe T-storm Watch until May 29, 09:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until May 29, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Wed
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 49 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Thursday
High: 64 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 46 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 8 to 16 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.