Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 9:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Blackhawk SD

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Blackhawk SD
 44.14°N 103.3°W (Elev. 3550 ft)
10:09 am MDT Jun 16, 2025
10am MDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm MDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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