Rapid City, SD

12:54 PM MDT on May 18, 2013 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 3320 ft
Lon: 103.2° W
Lat: 44.1° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 18, 2013.

A strong low pressure system will bring active weather to the center of the nation on Saturday. The system will move off the Rockies and into the Plains, which will push a warm front into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, while it continues pulling a cold front southeastward across the Western states. Counter clockwise flow around this system will pull more moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico, allowing for showers and thunderstorms to develop from Oklahoma through the Dakotas and into Minnesota. These areas are under a slight threat of severe weather development with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Parts of western Nebraska and northwestern Kansas are under a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development. This area has increased risk for tornado development on Saturday.

East of this activity, a weak trough slowly moves over the Eastern Valleys, allowing for a few more widespread showers and thunderstorms to pop up from the Southern Appalachians through the Mid-Atlantic states. Meanwhile in the West, moisture from the Pacific Ocean will allow for scattered showers with afternoon thunderstorms to persist for the Northern and Central Rockies. Severe storms are not likely in these areas. In the Southwest, gusty winds, warm temperatures, and dry conditions will maintain dangerous fire weather conditions on Saturday.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 18, 2013.

A strong low pressure system will bring active weather to the center of the nation on Saturday. The system will move off the Rockies and into the Plains, which will push a warm front into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, while it continues pulling a cold front southeastward across the Western states. Counter clockwise flow around this system will pull more moisture and energy into the Plains from the Gulf of Mexico, allowing for showers and thunderstorms to develop from Oklahoma through the Dakotas and into Minnesota. These areas are under a slight threat of severe weather development with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Parts of western Nebraska and northwestern Kansas are under a moderate risk of severe thunderstorm development. This area has increased risk for tornado development on Saturday.

East of this activity, a weak trough slowly moves over the Eastern Valleys, allowing for a few more widespread showers and thunderstorms to pop up from the Southern Appalachians through the Mid-Atlantic states. Meanwhile in the West, moisture from the Pacific Ocean will allow for scattered showers with afternoon thunderstorms to persist for the Northern and Central Rockies. Severe storms are not likely in these areas. In the Southwest, gusty winds, warm temperatures, and dry conditions will maintain dangerous fire weather conditions on Saturday.
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Rapid City Weather at a Glance

Updated 11:53 AM MDT
Weather Station
Custer (KCUT)
Elevation
5600 ft
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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
65 °F
Feels Like 65 °F
Wind(mph)
4
Sunrise / Set
5:22 AM
8:15 PM
Moon
First Quarter
Today
Thunderstorm 70 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Thunderstorm 46 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 57 | 37 °F
T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Monday
Rain Showers 50 | 34 °F
Rain Showers
70% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Mostly Cloudy 52 | 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 57 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.74 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 3100 ft
Moisture
Humidity
58%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KCUT 181753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT031 18/10 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP069 T01830100 10189 20100 56005 TSNO
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
65 °F
55,54,54,53,52,49,50,53,54,57,60,63,64
Dew Point
50 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4 mph from Variable
Wind Gust
Health
UV
9 out of 16
Pollen
8.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
tstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast with thunderstorms. High of 70F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60%.
Saturday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Sunday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 57F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 37F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday
rain Overcast with rain showers. High of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 34F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 34F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 57F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 36F. Breezy. Winds from the East at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 25 mph.
Sunday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Rapid City SD

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KCUT

Saturday, 18
Thunderstorm
70 | 46 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Sunday, 19
Thunderstorm
57 | 37 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Monday, 20
Rain Showers
50 | 34 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Tuesday, 21
Mostly Cloudy
52 | 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 22
Partly Cloudy
57 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
61 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Chance of a Thunderstorm
63 | 46 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Saturday, 25
Mostly Cloudy
72 | 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Mostly Cloudy
72 | 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
72 | 45 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: BestForecast at 7:20 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
tstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then overcast with thunderstorms. High of 70F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60%.
Saturday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 46F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 45 68 | 45 61 | 45 48 | 45
Wind 7 mph NNW 4 mph NW 4 mph South 9 mph NNE
Humidity 74% 40% 54% 86%
Chance of Precip. 10% 60% 60% 60%
Cloud Cover 52% 76% 80% 81%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:22 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.45], Average RMSE [2.17]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.05], Average RMSE [1.71] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:20 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 57F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Fog overnight. Low of 37F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 45 50 | 43 46 | 43 41 | 41
Wind 8 mph NW 6 mph WNW 13 mph NNW 13 mph NW
Humidity 96% 80% 88% 99%
Chance of Precip. 60% 70% 70% 60%
Cloud Cover 100% 90% 89% 97%
Conditions Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:22 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.14], Average RMSE [2.68]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.12], Average RMSE [2.58] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:20 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
rain Overcast with rain showers. High of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 34F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 39 46 | 37 45 | 39 37 | 37
Wind 13 mph NNW 16 mph NNW 17 mph NNW 14 mph North
Humidity 84% 71% 79% 100%
Chance of Precip. 60% 70% 70% 30%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 99%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:21 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.50], Average RMSE [2.25]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.40], Average RMSE [2.77] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:20 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the North at 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 34F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 37 48 | 39 50 | 39 41 | 36
Wind 13 mph NNW 18 mph NNE 16 mph NE 6 mph NNE
Humidity 91% 68% 66% 83%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 99% 96% 98% 4%
Conditions Chance of Rain Overcast Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.10], Average RMSE [3.22]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.78], Average RMSE [3.11] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:20 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 57F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 36F. Breezy. Winds from the East at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 36 52 | 43 55 | 37 46 | 36
Wind 3 mph North 11 mph East 16 mph East 10 mph ESE
Humidity 82% 68% 50% 65%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% 0% 26% 19%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.49], Average RMSE [3.94]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.47], Average RMSE [3.81] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:20 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 39 55 | 45 61 | 46 50 | 46
Wind 7 mph East 16 mph ESE 22 mph SE 12 mph SE
Humidity 86% 63% 61% 85%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 7% 61% 12% 64%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.44], Average RMSE [5.47]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.00], Average RMSE [4.74] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:20 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 48 55 | 52 63 | 52 54 | 52
Wind 13 mph SSE 18 mph SSE 20 mph SSE 12 mph SSE
Humidity 95% 87% 69% 95%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 68% 77% 92% 100%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:17 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.11], Average RMSE [6.22]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.18], Average RMSE [6.15] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:20 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 50 70 | 55 61 | 57 52 | 52
Wind 13 mph SSE 19 mph SSE 21 mph SSE 7 mph SSE
Humidity 100% 59% 88% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 50% 79% 100% 100%
Conditions Fog Mostly Cloudy Overcast Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:16 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.29], Average RMSE [7.26]
Source: BestForecast at 7:20 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 57 72 | 59 66 | 61 50 | 50
Wind 2 mph SSW 2 mph SW 3 mph ESE 3 mph SE
Humidity 95% 60% 80% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 52% 84% 76% 69%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:16 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.87], Average RMSE [6.76]
Source: BestForecast at 7:20 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 55 72 | 59 64 | 59 48 | 48
Wind 2 mph NNW 3 mph NNW 4 mph ENE 2 mph ESE
Humidity 100% 64% 83% 100%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 83% 57% 30% 43%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:15 AM
8:24 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:20 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 50 66 | 55 63 | 50 48 | 48
Wind 3 mph NNW 2 mph NNE 5 mph ENE 3 mph ESE
Humidity 100% 64% 64% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 57% 40% 23% %
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Clear Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 18, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KRAP) 68 °F 43 °F
Record (KRAP) 92 °F (1992) 29 °F (1943)
Yesterday 79 °F 47 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 2
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 18, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:22 AM MDT 8:15 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 4:49 AM MDT 8:49 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:06 AM MDT 9:33 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:15 AM MDT 10:23 PM MDT
Moon 1:07 PM MDT 1:31 AM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 16h 00m
Length of Day
14h 52m
Tomorrow will be 2m 2s longer.
First Quarter, 56% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
First Quarter
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
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Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
80 °F
Mitchell
80 °F
Yankton
79 °F
Aberdeen
79 °F
Chamberlain
78 °F
Brookings
48 °F
Custer
50 °F
Spearfish
52 °F
Buffalo
54 °F
Ellsworth AFB
54 °F
Rapid City
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
North Rapid Creek 0 in 6130 ft
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Wind Speed: 3.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 0° (Variable)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KCUT 181753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT031 18/10 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP069 T01830100 10189 20100 56005 TSNO

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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Rapid Valley, Rapid City, SD 72.8 °F 77 °F 57 °F 57% NE  at  1.0 mph - / hr 3240 ft 12:47 PM MDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Rapid City SD , Rapid City, SD 69 °F - 55 °F 62% ESE  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 3264 ft 12:33 PM MDT MADIS
Rapid City, SD 68.4 °F - 54 °F 61% ENE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3251 ft 12:30 PM MDT Normal  
MesoWest Rapid City/WFO , Rapid City, SD 69 °F - 56 °F 64% North  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 3378 ft 12:12 PM MDT MADIS
JoDa's House, Box Elder, SD 63.1 °F - 55 °F 76% WNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3090 ft 9:00 AM MDT Normal  
Radar Hills, Box Elder, SD 70.3 °F 76 °F 57 °F 62% NE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3152 ft 12:52 PM MDT Normal
MesoWest North side of westbound I90 , Box Elder, SD 67 °F - - - NNE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 3085 ft 12:18 PM MDT MADIS
Bella & Buddy's Dog Leg Meadowbrook Golf, Rapid City, SD 73.0 °F 77 °F 54 °F 51% ENE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3346 ft 12:54 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Edinborough, Rapid City, SD 68.4 °F - 57 °F 66% ENE  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3722 ft 12:54 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Prairie View Estates, Box Elder, SD 69.7 °F - 59 °F 68% ENE  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3064 ft 12:53 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
HADS RAPID CK BLO SEWAGE PLANT NEAR R SD, Rapid City, SD 69 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3000 ft 12:00 PM MDT MADIS
nemo rd and norris peak rd, Rapid City, SD 65.1 °F - 51 °F 61% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4265 ft 12:54 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Spring Creek Acres, Hermosa, SD 69.0 °F - 59 °F 70% NE  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3450 ft 12:53 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Elk Creek Ranchettes #2, Piedmont, SD 65.0 °F - 56 °F 74% NW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3225 ft 12:53 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Bogus Jim Road, Rapid City, SD 64.1 °F - 54 °F 70% NE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4250 ft 12:54 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Elk Creek Village, Piedmont, SD 63.6 °F - 56 °F 76% NW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3576 ft 12:54 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Rockerville, Rapid City, SD 66.2 °F - 54 °F 66% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4531 ft 12:41 PM MDT Normal  
RAWS BAKER PARK SD, Keystone, SD 68 °F - 53 °F 59% East  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 4673 ft 11:35 AM MDT MADIS
RAWS NEMO SD, Nemo, SD 67 °F - 54 °F 64% ENE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 4644 ft 11:57 AM MDT MADIS
RAWS MT. RUSHMORE SD, Keystone, SD 68 °F - 54 °F 62% SE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 5399 ft 12:13 PM MDT MADIS
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