Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Rapid City, SD
Issued by NWS Rapid City, SD
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FNUS53 KUNR 180728
FWFUNR
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for NE Wyoming and WRN South Dakota
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.DISCUSSION...Low clouds, fog, and drizzle/light rain will persist
this morning with relative humidity across the area pushing 95 to
100 percent. Daytime minimum relative humidity will be in the 50 to
60 percent range across western SD with lower values in NE WY, around
40 to 45 percent this afternoon. Rain chances return to the area late
this evening with widespread wetting rains through the weekend.
WYZ314-182215-
Northern Campbell-
Including Gillette and Weston
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny then becoming sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 81.
Min humidity........38 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north
with gusts to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....Southwest around 10 mph shifting to the north
in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor increasing to good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5200 to 6500 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. Rain showers through the night. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.60 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 54.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph
shifting to the south after midnight.
Transport winds.....East around 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then
rain showers and chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.60 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 69.
Min humidity........63 percent.
20-foot winds.......South 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast 10
to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph shifting to the west in the
afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair.
Mixing height.......3300 to 4200 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs around 70. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 70s. South winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
WYZ315-182215-
Southern Campbell-
Including Wright and Savageton
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 79.
Min humidity........40 percent.
20-foot winds.......West 10 to 15 mph shifting to the north 5 to 10
mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....West around 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor increasing to good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5600 to 7000 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers
likely and slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.50 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 53.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast 10 to 15 mph shifting to the south 5
to 10 mph after midnight.
Transport winds.....Southeast around 20 mph shifting to the south
after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly sunny.
Chance of rain showers in the morning, then
rain showers likely and chance of thunderstorms
in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.50 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 70.
Min humidity........54-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
Transport winds.....Southwest around 15 mph increasing to around 25
mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor increasing to good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4300 to 5400 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 50.
Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in
the mid 70s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows around
50. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 70s.
$$
WYZ316-182215-
Crook County Plains-
Including Moorcroft, Devils Tower, Hulett, and New Haven
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 80.
Min humidity........38-44 percent.
20-foot winds.......South around 5 mph shifting to the north in the
afternoon.
Transport winds.....South around 10 mph shifting to the north in
the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor increasing to fair in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4400 to 5600 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers
likely and slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.50 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 52.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Transport winds.....Southeast 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
in the morning. Rain showers through the day.
Chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.60 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 69.
Min humidity........60-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....Southeast around 15 mph increasing to around 25
mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair.
Mixing height.......3200 to 4100 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 40s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 80s.
$$
WYZ317-182215-
Weston County Plains-
Including Newcastle, Upton, and Rochelle
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 79.
Min humidity........39 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest around 5 mph shifting to the north
with gusts to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....Southwest around 10 mph shifting to the north
in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor increasing to good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4600 to 5800 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then rain showers
likely and slight chance of thunderstorms after
midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 54.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....Southeast around 25 mph decreasing to around 15
mph after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the morning. Rain showers likely through the
day. Chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.50 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 70.
Min humidity........54-60 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
Transport winds.....Southeast around 15 mph increasing to south
around 25 mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor increasing to good in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......3500 to 4400 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 70s.
$$
WYZ318-182215-
Wyoming Black Hills-
Including Sundance and Four Corners
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly sunny.
Patchy fog in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 75.
Min humidity........44-52 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southwest around 5 mph shifting to the north in
the afternoon.
Transport winds.....Southwest around 10 mph shifting to the north
in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......3900 to 4900 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the
evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms through
the night. Rain showers likely after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 53.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph
shifting to the southeast after midnight.
Transport winds.....Southeast around 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the
morning, then rain showers and chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.60 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 65.
Min humidity........66-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....Southeast 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2400 to 3000 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs around 60. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
SDZ327-182215-
Butte County Area-
Including Belle Fourche, Colony, and Newell
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy then becoming partly sunny. Patchy fog
in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 75.
Min humidity........58-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....East around 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2100 to 2700 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Chc of wetting rain.20 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 53.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....East 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely through the day.
Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 66.
Min humidity........73-79 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....East 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair.
Mixing height.......2000 to 2600 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 15 to
25 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
SDZ319-182215-
Northern Black Hills-
Including Lead, Deadwood, and Rochford
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly sunny.
Patchy fog in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 72.
Min humidity........54-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 5 mph shifting to the north in
the afternoon.
Transport winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......3900 to 4900 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the
evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms through
the night. Rain showers likely after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 49.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast around 5 mph shifting to the
southwest after midnight.
Transport winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the
morning, then rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.60 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 62.
Min humidity........79-87 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Gusts to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....Southeast around 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2000 to 2500 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
mid 40s. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs around 70.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
$$
SDZ320-182215-
Central Black Hills-
Including Custer, Hill City, and Keystone
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 74.
Min humidity........55-63 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 5 mph shifting to the
northeast with gusts to around 20 mph in the
afternoon.
Transport winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......3700 to 4700 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the
evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms through
the night. Rain showers likely after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.50 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 52.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East around 5 mph shifting to the west after
midnight.
Transport winds.....Southeast around 15 mph shifting to the south
after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......400 to 500 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely in the
morning, then rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.50 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 64.
Min humidity........78-86 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Gusts to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2000 to 2500 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 40s. Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
mid 40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
SDZ321-182215-
Southern Black Hills-
Including Pringle, Custer State Park, and Wind Cave
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 75.
Min humidity........53-59 percent.
20-foot winds.......West around 5 mph shifting to the southeast
with gusts to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 10 mph shifting to the
southeast in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......3200 to 4000 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the
evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms through
the night. Rain showers likely after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 56.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Gusts to around 20 mph in the evening.
Transport winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely through the
day. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 65.
Min humidity........69-77 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....East 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......1800 to 2300 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 40s. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with slight chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
$$
SDZ322-182215-
Fall River County Area-
Including Hot Springs, Edgemont, and Ardmore
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 79.
Min humidity........49-55 percent.
20-foot winds.......West 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north 10 to 15
mph with gusts to around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
Transport winds.....West around 10 mph increasing to northeast
around 25 mph in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair.
Mixing height.......3200 to 4000 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the
evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms through
the night. Rain showers likely after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 56.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 10 to 20 mph.
Transport winds.....East around 25 mph decreasing to around 15 mph
after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely through the
day. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.50 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 70.
Min humidity........63-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 10 to 20 mph.
Gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....East around 15 mph increasing to around 30 mph
in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair.
Mixing height.......2200 to 2800 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows around
50. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 80.
$$
SDZ323-182215-
Northern Foot Hills-
Including Spearfish and Sturgis
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy then becoming partly sunny. Patchy fog
in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 74.
Min humidity........58-66 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 5 to 10 mph.
Gusts to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2300 to 2900 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in
the evening, then rain showers likely and
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 55.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 5 to 10 mph.
Transport winds.....Southeast 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......500 to 600 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning,
then rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.60 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 66.
Min humidity........75-81 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Transport winds.....East around 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......1800 to 2300 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 50s. Highs around 60. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds
15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows
around 50. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s.
$$
SDZ324-182215-
Eastern Foot Hills-
Including Rapid City and Piedmont
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy then becoming partly sunny. Patchy fog
in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 75.
Min humidity........66 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 5 to 10 mph.
Gusts to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2000 to 2600 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in
the evening, then chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 56.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Transport winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning,
then rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.50 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 66.
Min humidity........76-82 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Transport winds.....Southeast 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......1900 to 2400 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 50s. Highs around 60. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around
50. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Lows around
50. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s.
$$
SDZ325-182215-
Custer County Plains-
Including Hermosa, Fairburn, Buffalo Gap, and Folsom
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 77.
Min humidity........59-65 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Gusts to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....North 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2400 to 3000 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in
the evening, then chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 55.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 5 to 10 mph.
Gusts to around 20 mph in the evening.
Transport winds.....East around 20 mph decreasing to around 10 mph
after midnight.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......700 to 800 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 68.
Min humidity........72-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....East 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2000 to 2600 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 50s. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
$$
SDZ326-182215-
Pine Ridge Area-
Including Pine Ridge, Oelrichs, Batesland, and Kyle
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 77.
Min humidity........54-62 percent.
20-foot winds.......West 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 15 mph shifting to the north
in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2400 to 3000 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.20 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 55.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts to around 25 mph in the evening.
Transport winds.....East 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......900 to 1000 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Rain showers likely in the morning,
then chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.40 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 70.
Min humidity........63-69 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....East around 15 mph increasing to around 25 mph
in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2100 to 2700 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 50s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
lower 80s.
$$
SDZ328-182215-
Perkins County-
Including Lemmon and Bison
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Chance of
rain showers in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 71.
Min humidity........63-71 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....East 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2100 to 2700 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 51.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....East around 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers through the day.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 65.
Min humidity........69-75 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Transport winds.....East 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair.
Mixing height.......2400 to 3000 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 60s. East
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the
upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
SDZ329-182215-
West Central Plains-
Including Faith, Ellsworth AFB, New Underwood, and Wall
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 73.
Min humidity........64-70 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....Northeast around 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2100 to 2700 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 54.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....East around 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 66.
Min humidity........71-77 percent.
20-foot winds.......East 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Transport winds.....East 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2100 to 2700 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 15 to
25 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy with chance of showers. Lows in
the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 25 to
35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 80.
$$
SDZ332-182215-
Badlands Area-
Including Interior, Scenic, Rockyford, and Wanblee
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 74.
Min humidity........62-74 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 5 to 10 mph.
Gusts to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2100 to 2700 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after
midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 55.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Gusts to around 20 mph in the evening.
Transport winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......700 to 800 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the morning,
then slight chance of rain showers in the
afternoon.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 68.
Min humidity........68-78 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....East 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2000 to 2500 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 50s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with chance of showers. Lows around 50.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 80.
$$
SDZ333-182215-
Bennett County Area-
Including Martin, Tuthill, Allen, and Long Valley
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 73.
Min humidity........65-75 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2000 to 2500 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
after midnight.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 55.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Transport winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......900 to 1000 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Chance of rain showers.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 66.
Min humidity........72-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......1600 to 2100 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 60s.
East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 20 to
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
SDZ330-182215-
Ziebach County-
Including Dupree and Glad Valley
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Chance of
rain showers in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.30 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 71.
Min humidity........67-77 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
Transport winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2200 to 2800 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 52.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Transport winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 66.
Min humidity........70-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
Transport winds.....East 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2100 to 2700 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers likely. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
lower 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
SDZ331-182215-
Haakon County Area-
Including Philip, Kadoka, Belvidere, and Midland
128 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Chance of
rain showers in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 72.
Min humidity........72-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....Northeast around 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2100 to 2700 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 53.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Transport winds.....Northeast around 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Chc of wetting rain.10 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 66.
Min humidity........74-80 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....East 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2000 to 2600 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 60s.
East winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
SDZ334-182215-
Mellette and Todd Counties-
Including Mission, White River, and Saint Francis
228 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 74.
Min humidity........74-84 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Transport winds.....Northwest around 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2200 to 2800 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 55.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 5 to 10 mph.
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......700 to 800 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers through
the day.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 66.
Min humidity........83-93 percent.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Gusts to around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....Northeast around 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......1900 to 2400 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 60s.
East winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.
East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows
in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 20 to
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$
SDZ335-182215-
Tripp County-
Including Winner, Colome, and Hamill
228 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Slight
chance of showers in the morning.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 76.
Min humidity........77-83 percent.
20-foot winds.......South 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest 5
to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Transport winds.....South around 20 mph shifting to the northwest
in the afternoon.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2300 to 2900 ft agl.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers through
the night.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Min temperature.....Around 56.
Max humidity........100 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 5 to 10 mph.
Transport winds.....North around 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......600 to 700 ft agl.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Chc of wetting rain.0 percent.
Max temperature.....Around 66.
Min humidity........84-96 percent.
20-foot winds.......North 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
Transport winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
Mixing height.......2000 to 2500 ft agl.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
$$