Areas of Excessive Rainfall; Refreshingly Cool Air Remains over Much of the Central and Eastern U.S.

Heavy thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall and possible flooding over parts of the northern Gulf Coast Friday and over parts of Texas and New Mexico Friday through the weekend. A refreshingly cool and dry air mass will continue to produce below average temperatures over much of the central and eastern U.S. into this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Aug 2:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Rapid City Regional Airport SD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am.  High near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Labor Day
Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Rapid City Regional Airport SD
 44.04°N 103.06°W (Elev. 3100 ft)
1:49 am MDT Aug 29, 2025
3am MDT Aug 29, 2025-6pm MDT Sep 4, 2025
 
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