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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

92°F

33°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1005.1 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 7 Sep 2:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Blackhawk SD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Blackhawk SD
 44.09°N 103.36°W (Elev. 4108 ft)
Last Update:
3:21 pm MDT Sep 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm MDT Sep 7, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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