Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Southern Plains; Record Warmth in the Great Lakes and Northeast
Scattered severe thunderstorms with a threat of large hail, severe wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and scattered flash flooding are likely across parts of the southern Plains. Record high temperatures from the Great Lakes to the Northeast are expected through Thursday. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)
Lat: 44.05°NLon: 103.05°WElev: 3202ft.
Fair
46°F
8°C
| Humidity | 86% |
| Wind Speed | NW 9 mph |
| Barometer | 29.98 in (1014.5 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 42°F (6°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 41°F (5°C) |
| Last update | 4 Oct 2:52 am MDT |
Extended Forecast for
Ellsworth Air Force Base SD
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Overnight
Partly Cloudy
Low: 46 °F
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Wednesday
Increasing
CloudsHigh: 67 °F
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Wednesday
NightPartly Cloudy
then Partly
Cloudy and
BreezyLow: 43 °F
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Thursday
Sunny and
BreezyHigh: 60 °F
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Thursday
NightBreezy.
Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly CloudyLow: 35 °F
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Friday
Sunny and
BreezyHigh: 51 °F
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Friday
Night
Clear
Low: 31 °F
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Saturday
Sunny
High: 65 °F
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Saturday
NightClear
Low: 40 °F
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 46. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 67. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a northwest wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a northwest wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a northwest wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Additional Forecasts and Information
Point Forecast:
Ellsworth Air Force Base SD
44.15°N 103.1°W (Elev. 3202 ft)
44.15°N 103.1°W (Elev. 3202 ft)
2:48 am MDT Oct 4, 2023
3am MDT Oct 4, 2023-6pm MDT Oct 10, 2023
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