Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity	16%
Wind Speed	N 7 mph
Barometer	29.72 in (1002.4 mb)
Dewpoint	44°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	2 Aug 6:52 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Rapid Valley SD

Heat Advisory August 2, 07:02pm until August 2, 08:00pm

Red Flag Warning August 3, 11:00am until August 3, 08:00pm

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Red Flag Warning

Heat Advisory August 2, 07:02pm until August 2, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sun
Heat Advisory
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Areas
Smoke
Monday
High: 89 °F
Areas Smoke
and Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 52 °F
Areas Smoke
and Windy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Areas of smoke after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a north wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Areas of smoke before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 90.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 97.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 98.