Marine and Coastal Impacts from Imelda; Unsettled Weather in the West

Swells and high surf from both Imelda and Humberto are expected to bring dangerous marine conditions and rip currents to much of the East Coast over the next several days. A series of Pacific frontal systems will bring waves of showers and thunderstorms to portions of northern California and the Pacific Northwest 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.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 29 Sep 5:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Elm Springs SD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Elm Springs SD
 44.32°N 102.54°W (Elev. 2605 ft)
5:36 pm MDT Sep 29, 2025
6pm MDT Sep 29, 2025-6pm MDT Oct 6, 2025
 
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