Record Breaking Temperatures and Critical Fire Weather

More than 200 record or near record maximum temperatures are forecast across the southern half of the U.S. through the end of this week before additional record temperatures center back over the Southwest U.S. into the Rockies this weekend. Widespread record breaking warmth, low humidity, and gusty winds will produce critical fire weather today in the central Rockies to Plains. 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

53°F

12°C

Humidity	45%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.80 in (1008.0 mb)
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	25 Mar 5:52 am MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE New Underwood SD

Today
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Partly
Cloudy and
Breezy
Thursday
High: 51 °F
Breezy.
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Blustery
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 55 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 69 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 79 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 6 to 16 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north 19 to 29 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a north wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 18. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming southeast 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 10 to 16 mph becoming east in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind 7 to 16 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.