Heat Easing in the Southwest U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms from High Plains to Coastal Carolinas on Sunday

The recent unseasonable heat is easing a bit in the Southwest this weekend, but Excessive Heat will build into central California over the next several days. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms will be possible on Sunday from the High Plains all the way to the coast of the Carolinas, with areas of heavy rainfall possible in the Plains and mid-Mississippi River Valley. 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.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	SE 9 G 17 mph
Barometer	30.17 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	9 Jun 1:52 pm MDT

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Extended Forecast for

Piedmont SD

This Afternoon
High: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 79 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. High near 82. South wind 9 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.