Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Thursday

A Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Flood Watches have been issued for portions of east Texas into Louisiana Thursday where flash, urban, and riverine flooding is possible. A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for scattered severe thunderstorms has been issued from west Texas to the lower Mississippi Valley Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

Lat: 44.05° N Lon: 103.05° W Elev: 3202 ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.68 in (1003.8 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 7:52 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Rapid City

Tonight
Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 40s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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