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° N Lon: 103.05° W Elev: 3202 ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 12 Jul 5:52 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Rapid City

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows around 60. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs around 90. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday 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 lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday Night
Becoming partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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