Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

Lat: 43.73°NLon: 103.62°WElev: 5600ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jul 8:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Mount Rushmore SD

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Mount Rushmore SD
 43.87°N 103.52°W (Elev. 6148 ft)
6:29 am MDT Jul 13, 2025
9am MDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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