Tropical Storm Isaias in the Gulf; California Heat Continues

Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a hurricane on Thursday. Residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle should closely monitor the latest updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 7 Oct 6:52 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Northern Oglala Lakota

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph this afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Friday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Saturday
Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 80s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows around 50.
Sunday
Partly cloudy and breezy. Much cooler with highs in the lower 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Breezy with lows in the lower 40s.
Columbus Day
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning, then a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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