Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Spearfish / Clyde Ice (KSPF)

Lat: 44.48°NLon: 103.78°WElev: 3898ft.

Partly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 2:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles W Central City SD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 52. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 32. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 52. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Memorial Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles W Central City SD
 44.35°N 103.92°W (Elev. 5486 ft)
12:31 pm MDT May 21, 2026
2pm MDT May 21, 2026-6pm MDT May 27, 2026
 
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