Cold Temperatures Across the Northern and Central Plains; Severe Weather Potential for the East

Severe weather and heavy rainfall potential along with warm temperatures will affect the eastern portions of the country through Sunday as a cold front tracks eastward. Meanwhile, much colder air across portions of the Plains will bring frost and freeze conditions into Sunday morning. Dry, mild and breezy conditions linger for the four-corner region where elevated to critical fire weather remains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Partly Cloudy

41°F

5°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	N 12 mph
Barometer	30.28 in (1027.3 mb)
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	21 May 7:52 pm MDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

Freeze Warning May 22, 12:00am until May 22, 08:00am

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Freeze Warning

Tonight

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Frost
Low: 31 °F
Sunday

Frost then
Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 62 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
Showers
Low: 41 °F
Monday

Showers
Likely
High: 55 °F
Monday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 38 °F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
High: 61 °F
Tuesday
Night

Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Low: 42 °F
Wednesday

Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 66 °F
Wednesday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 46 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Widespread frost, mainly after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.