Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Spearfish / Clyde Ice (KSPF)

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

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed E 17 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 2 Jul 4:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Belle Fourche Municipal Airport SD

Severe T-storm Watch until July 2, 11:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until July 2, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Thu

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 91 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Widespread haze before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon.  Widespread haze before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Widespread haze. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Widespread haze before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Widespread haze before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 97.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Breezy.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Belle Fourche Municipal Airport SD
 44.74°N 103.87°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
4:13 pm MDT Jul 2, 2026
5pm MDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm MDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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