Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	NW 16 G 25 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 9:52 am MDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

Today
High: 70 °F⇓
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 60 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 50 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 64 by 11am. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4am. Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 54. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.