Fire Weather Threats for the Inter-Mountain West; Storm Potential Plains and Mid-Atlantic

Frontal systems moving into the northwestern states will bring gusty winds and critical fire weather threats through the weekend for portions of the Great Basin and North/Central Rockies. As these frontal systems reach the Plains, they will interact with deep moisture to produce strong to severe storms with damaging winds and heavy rain. A front in the Mid-Atlantic could also produce storms today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Aug 9:52 am MDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Piedmont SD

Today

Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
High: 78 °F
Tonight

Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
T-storms
Low: 60 °F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
High: 80 °F
Saturday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 62 °F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
High: 78 °F
Sunday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 56 °F
Monday

Mostly Sunny
High: 69 °F
Monday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 52 °F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny
High: 72 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind 8 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 9pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.