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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Mostly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed N 16 mph
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.7 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 5 Mar 4:52 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of snow. Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 19. North wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Wind chill values as low as 18. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of rain between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of snow. Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Wind chill values as low as 19. North wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Wind chill values as low as 18. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rapid City SD
 44.08°N 103.24°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
Last Update:
4:46 pm MST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Mar 5, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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