Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in (1022.8 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Oct 9:52 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

Northern Oglala Lakota

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Lows around 40. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Cloudy with rain likely in the morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Breezy with highs around 60. North winds 10 to 20 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Clear. Widespread frost after midnight. Breezy with lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
Friday
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Friday Night
Clear, breezy with lows in the upper 30s.
Saturday
Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 70s.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Monday Night
Clear, breezy with lows in the mid 40s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.



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947 PM MDT Tue Oct 13 2026
 
 

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