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

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

Lat: 43.73°NLon: 103.62°WElev: 5600ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed N 8 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jul 7:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Rochford SD

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3am.  Patchy fog after midnight. Low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Patchy fog before 10am. High near 50. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 69. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °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 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3am. Patchy fog after midnight. Low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 50. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 69. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. 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 75.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Rochford SD
 44.1°N 103.66°W (Elev. 5417 ft)
6:29 am MDT Jul 15, 2025
8am MDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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