Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. 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.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

58°F

14°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	NE 10 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Last update	16 Jul 12:52 am MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Rapid City Regional Airport SD

Overnight
Low: 53 °F
Showers and
Areas Fog
Wednesday
High: 60 °F
Showers and
Areas Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Drizzle and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 3am, then drizzle and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Areas of fog. Low around 53. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Areas of smoke before noon. Areas of fog. High near 60. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog before 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 92.