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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Rapid City SD

Overnight
Low: 58 °F
Areas Fog
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Areas Fog
then Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
Low: 61 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Areas
Fog
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Areas Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 58 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 15 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 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest 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 82. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 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 58. Northeast 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 73. 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 54.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

Juneteenth

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 88.