Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	N 6 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	13 Aug 6:52 am MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

Today
High: 69 °F
Scattered
Showers and
Areas Fog
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 58 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Scattered showers. Areas of fog before 3pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Friday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Monday

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

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.