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Significant Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Event in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Significant severe weather and heavy rainfall is likely from the central and southern Plains into the the Ozarks today into tonight. Tornadoes, potentially strong to intense, large hail and damaging winds are possible. Critical fire weather including gusty winds and low humidity will continue today over parts of Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas, and the central valley of California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Rain Fog/Mist and Breezy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 22 mph
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.4 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 19 May 8:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Rapid Valley SD

  • Today

    Today: Showers, mainly before 5pm. High near 42. Breezy, with a north wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming east 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, mainly before 5pm. High near 42. Breezy, with a north wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming east 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rapid Valley SD
 44.06°N 103.15°W (Elev. 3107 ft)
Last Update:
6:10 am MDT May 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT May 19, 2025-6pm MDT May 25, 2025
 
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