Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

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.

Fair and Breezy

72°F

22°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	N 25 G 36 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jul 7:52 am MDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Blackhawk SD

Today
High: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 48 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 55 °F
Showers and
Areas Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 44 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4am. Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Areas of fog before 10am. High near 55. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.