Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. 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.

Light Rain

61°F

16°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	NE 17 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint	56°F (13°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 8:52 pm MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

Tonight
Low: 53 °F
Showers and
Areas Fog
Wednesday
High: 59 °F
Showers and
Areas Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Chance
Showers and
Areas Fog
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3am, then drizzle and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Areas of fog. Low around 53. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Areas of smoke before noon. Areas of fog. High near 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of fog before midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent 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 after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Monday Night

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

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.