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.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 5:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Nemo SD

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Areas of fog after 3am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Areas Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Areas of fog before 9am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely 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 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 66. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight.  Low around 42. Light and variable wind. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °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 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Areas of fog after 3am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 66. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Low around 42. Light and variable wind. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles S Nemo SD
 44.06°N 103.48°W (Elev. 4797 ft)
5:37 am MDT Jun 20, 2026
6am MDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm MDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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