Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 14 Jun 12:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Blackhawk SD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Areas of fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Areas of fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 56 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Blackhawk SD
 44.09°N 103.36°W (Elev. 4108 ft)
12:49 am MDT Jun 14, 2025
1am MDT Jun 14, 2025-6pm MDT Jun 20, 2025
 
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