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

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity	28%
Wind Speed	N 14 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	13 Jul 10:52 am MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Colonial Pine Hills SD

Today
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 64 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.