Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Partly Cloudy

62°F

17°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 6:52 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Meade Co Plains

Today
Partly cloudy this morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 60. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday
Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 50s.
Labor Day
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.



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