Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity	29%
Wind Speed	NW 18 G 28 mph
Barometer	29.66 in (1001.8 mb)
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Apr 9:52 am MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Blackhawk SD

Red Flag Warning April 12, 10:32am until April 12, 09:00pm

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Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning April 12, 10:32am until April 12, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Sun
Red Flag Warning
Today
High: 73 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 69 °F
Sunny then
Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 62 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 68 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 41 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light and variable wind. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Friday

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

Friday Night

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Saturday

A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.