Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 16 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 1:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Colonial Pine Hills SD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Areas of fog after 3am. Low around 51. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Areas Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Areas of fog before 9am. High near 65. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 69. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Areas of fog after 3am. Low around 51. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Areas of fog before 9am. High near 65. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 69. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Colonial Pine Hills SD
 44.07°N 103.42°W (Elev. 4199 ft)
1:49 pm MDT Jun 20, 2026
2pm MDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm MDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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