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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	76%
Wind Speed	N 17 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 4:52 pm MDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

This Afternoon
High: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tonight
Low: 53 °F
Showers and
Patchy 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

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 66. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Areas of smoke after 3am. Patchy fog. Low around 53. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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 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.

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. 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.