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

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity	38%
Wind Speed	E 9 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	12 Jul 6:52 pm MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 99 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 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 99. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.