Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds are most likely over parts of the Dakotas into Minnesota from this afternoon into the overnight, with other isolated storms producing hail or wind over the northern High Plains. In the Northern Plains into the Upper Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic, heavy to excessive rain may bring flash and urban flooding through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Jul 7:52 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Pennington Co Plains

Today
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph, decreasing to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday 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. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Saturday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Hot with highs around 102.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Sunday
Sunny, breezy, hot with highs around 106.
Sunday Night
Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 70s.
Monday
Mostly sunny and windy, hot with highs around 104.



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729 AM MDT Tue Jul 7 2026
 
 

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