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

76°F

24°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	NE 5 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	12 Jul 7:52 pm MDT

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Detailed forecast for

Pennington Co Plains

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.

Sunday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 101. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Thursday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Saturday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the upper 80s.