Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow
Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >
Current conditions at
Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)
Lat: 44.05° N Lon: 103.05° W Elev: 3202 ft.
Fair
70°F
21°C
| Humidity | 21% |
| Wind Speed | SE 20 mph |
| Barometer | 29.64 in (1001.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 28°F (-2°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 16 May 7:52 pm MDT |
Detailed forecast for
Rapid City
Rest Of Tonight
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms this evening, then showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming north 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Sunday
Becoming partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the lower 60s. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then a chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph, decreasing to 30 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Rain showers likely in the morning, then rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the lower 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the evening, then a chance of rain showers and snow showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 30s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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