Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern and Central Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity	24%
Wind Speed	N 10 mph
Barometer	29.67 in (1002.2 mb)
Dewpoint	31°F (-1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	11 Sep 7:52 am MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Blackhawk SD

Today
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 67 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 44 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 66 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 48 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 72 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 66 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 72.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 42.