Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Tennessee Valley; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe storms capable of large to very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a few tornadoes will be possible across the central Plains this evening. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat from the Great Lakes to the Mid-South through tonight. Hot, dry and windy conditions will continue to bring a critical fire weather threat from the Southwest into the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Jun 12:52 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Pennington Co Plains

Overnight
Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Breezy with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Breezy, cooler with highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Breezy with lows around 50. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in the lower 70s.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear and breezy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Friday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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