Heat Expands for Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest. Critical fire weather for portions of the Intermountain West. Risk for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and portions of the mid-Atlantic. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest. Hurricane Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until July 26, 08:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity	35%
Wind Speed	NW 8 mph
Barometer	29.91 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	26 Jul 8:52 am MDT

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Detailed forecast for

Southern Meade Co Plains

Today

Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 106. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Monday

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to east 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Thursday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Friday

Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.