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

Spearfish / Clyde Ice (KSPF)

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

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 7:55 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Lead SD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    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 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 68 °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 51. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 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 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
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 68. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lead SD
 44.35°N 103.77°W (Elev. 5322 ft)
6:29 pm MDT Jul 12, 2025
8pm MDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm MDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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