Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. 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.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity	34%
Wind Speed	S 16 G 26 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	14 Jun 2:52 pm MDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Areas Fog
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Areas Fog
then Severe
Thunderstorms
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Monday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Severe
Thunderstorms
Monday Night
Low: 58 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 70 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Juneteenth

Sunny, with a high near 89.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 92.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62.