Rapid City Regional, SD

12:19 PM MDT on May 18, 2013 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 3202 ft
Lon: 103.1° W
Lat: 44.0° 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 Regional Weather at a Glance

Updated 12:18 PM MDT
Elevation
3152 ft
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
68.3 °F
Feels Like 68.3 °F
Wind(mph)
7.0
Sunrise / Set
5:22 AM
8:15 PM
Moon
First Quarter
Today
Thunderstorm 75 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Thunderstorm 50 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 63 | 48 °F
T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Monday
Rain Showers 54 | 41 °F
Rain Showers
70% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of Rain 61 | 37 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Overcast 63 | 43 °F
Overcast
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.78 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 2700 ft
Mostly Cloudy 3700 ft
Overcast 4700 ft
Moisture
Humidity
65%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KRCA 181758Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM FEW027 BKN037 OVC047 20/13 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP084 T02020129 10202 20152 56007 $
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Weather Radio
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Temperature
Temperature
68.3 °F
66,59,56,54,60,58,58,60,60,60,62,66,67
Dew Point
56 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7.0 mph from NNW
Wind Gust
9.0 mph
Health
UV
3 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 Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 75F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. 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 50F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Sunday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Monday
rain Overcast with rain showers. Fog early. High of 54F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Tuesday
cloudy Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 37F. Winds from the North at 5 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
cloudy Overcast. High of 63F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 43F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 25 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 25 mph.
Saturday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 20 to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 25 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. 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 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Rapid City Regional SD

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Saturday, 18
Thunderstorm
75 | 50 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Sunday, 19
Thunderstorm
63 | 48 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Monday, 20
Rain Showers
54 | 41 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Tuesday, 21
Chance of Rain
61 | 37 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 22
Overcast
63 | 43 °F
Overcast
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 23
Mostly Cloudy
64 | 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Chance of a Thunderstorm
68 | 54 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 25
Mostly Cloudy
72 | 61 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
73 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
72 | 59 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 75F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. 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 50F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 52 73 | 55 72 | 52 59 | 52
Wind 10 mph NNW 12 mph NNW 8 mph North 8 mph NW
Humidity 73% 52% 50% 77%
Chance of Precip. 10% 60% 60% 60%
Cloud Cover 64% 67% 78% 82%
Conditions Fog 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 good. MaxT RMSE [1.79], Average RMSE [1.28]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.90], Average RMSE [2.48] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 63F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Sunday Night
nt_tstorms Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 50 63 | 50 61 | 50 52 | 48
Wind 16 mph NW 14 mph NNW 17 mph NNW 16 mph NNW
Humidity 89% 62% 68% 87%
Chance of Precip. 60% 70% 70% 80%
Cloud Cover 83% 85% 95% 98%
Conditions Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:21 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.00], Average RMSE [1.57]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.77], Average RMSE [2.59] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
rain Overcast with rain showers. Fog early. High of 54F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 45 52 | 46 52 | 46 46 | 45
Wind 26 mph NNW 31 mph NNW 28 mph NNW 19 mph NNW
Humidity 84% 82% 80% 88%
Chance of Precip. 80% 70% 70% 20%
Cloud Cover 98% 99% 100% 100%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.36], Average RMSE [2.33]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.28], Average RMSE [2.14] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
cloudy Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Overcast. Low of 37F. Winds from the North at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 39 61 | 39 48 | 41 46 | 39
Wind 18 mph NNW 18 mph North 16 mph NNE 5 mph North
Humidity 80% 44% 72% 77%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 100% 100% 100% 99%
Conditions Chance of Rain Overcast Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.63], Average RMSE [2.60]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.09], Average RMSE [2.74] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
cloudy Overcast. High of 63F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 43F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 37 57 | 41 61 | 36 46 | 39
Wind 4 mph North 9 mph ENE 12 mph East 8 mph SE
Humidity 86% 55% 37% 74%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 91% 100% 99% 92%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Overcast Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.70], Average RMSE [2.39]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.99], Average RMSE [3.45] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
mostlycloudy Overcast. High of 64F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 41 59 | 45 63 | 48 54 | 50
Wind 5 mph SE 14 mph SE 21 mph SE 16 mph SE
Humidity 74% 58% 58% 83%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 82% 97% 97% 43%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Overcast Overcast Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.77], Average RMSE [3.29]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.78], Average RMSE [5.18] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 48 64 | 52 66 | 54 59 | 54
Wind 17 mph SSE 22 mph SSE 21 mph SSE 16 mph SSE
Humidity 89% 64% 63% 85%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 71% 100% 61% 90%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Overcast Partly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:17 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.08], Average RMSE [5.86]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.43], Average RMSE [6.61] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 20 to 25 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 54 72 | 57 68 | 57 61 | 57
Wind 17 mph SSE 24 mph SSE 22 mph SSE 7 mph SSE
Humidity 89% 61% 68% 86%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 13% 88% 97% 84%
Conditions Clear Mostly Cloudy Overcast Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:16 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.16], Average RMSE [7.27]
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 55 73 | 57 73 | 61 61 | 59
Wind 3 mph South 2 mph SSE 5 mph ESE 2 mph SE
Humidity 85% 58% 63% 97%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 73% 66% 59% 73%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:15 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.93], Average RMSE [6.29]
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 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 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 59 72 | 61 72 | 63 59 | 59
Wind 1 mph NW 2 mph North 4 mph NE 1 mph ENE
Humidity 100% 67% 73% 100%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 87% 69% 51% 62%
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 7:44 AM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 59 72 | 57 70 | 54 59 | 55
Wind 3 mph NNW 4 mph NNE 6 mph ENE 2 mph ESE
Humidity 100% 62% 55% 91%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 73% 52% 31% %
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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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 4:48 AM MDT 8:49 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:05 AM MDT 9:32 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:15 AM MDT 10:23 PM MDT
Moon 1:06 PM MDT 1:31 AM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 16h 00m
Length of Day
14h 52m
Tomorrow will be 2m 1s longer.
First Quarter, 56% of the Moon is Illuminated
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First Quarter
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
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Jun 16
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State Highs State Lows
78 °F
Brookings
78 °F
Yankton
77 °F
Madison
75 °F
Sioux Falls
75 °F
Winner
48 °F
Custer
50 °F
Spearfish
52 °F
Buffalo
54 °F
Ellsworth AFB
54 °F
Rapid City
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Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
North Rapid Creek 0 in 6130 ft
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Ellsworth AFB 68 °F Overcast 11:58 AM MDT
Rapid City 70 °F Overcast 11:52 AM MDT
Rapid City WFO This station is not reporting.
Custer 65 °F Scattered Clouds 11:53 AM MDT
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Wind Speed: 7.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 342° (NNW)
Ceiling: 3700 ft

METAR KRCA 181758Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM FEW027 BKN037 OVC047 20/13 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP084 T02020129 10202 20152 56007 $

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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
HADS RAPID CK BLO SEWAGE PLANT NEAR R SD, Rapid City, SD 67 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3000 ft 11:00 AM MDT MADIS
Radar Hills, Box Elder, SD 68.3 °F - 56 °F 65% NNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3152 ft 12:18 PM MDT Normal
Prairie View Estates, Box Elder, SD 69.2 °F - 58 °F 68% North  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3064 ft 12:19 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
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  
Rapid Valley, Rapid City, SD 71.3 °F 76 °F 56 °F 58% NE  at  1.0 mph - / hr 3240 ft 12:17 PM MDT Normal  
MesoWest North side of westbound I90 , Box Elder, SD 67 °F - - - NNE  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 3085 ft 11:38 AM MDT MADIS
Rapid City, SD 69.8 °F - 54 °F 58% NE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3251 ft 12:00 PM MDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Rapid City SD , Rapid City, SD 70 °F - 56 °F 61% NE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 3264 ft 11:48 AM MDT MADIS
MesoWest Rapid City/WFO , Rapid City, SD 70 °F - 56 °F 62% North  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 3378 ft 11:32 AM MDT MADIS
Edinborough, Rapid City, SD 66.8 °F - 56 °F 68% NE  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3722 ft 12:19 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Bella & Buddy's Dog Leg Meadowbrook Golf, Rapid City, SD 72.0 °F 77 °F 53 °F 52% ENE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3346 ft 12:19 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Spring Creek Acres, Hermosa, SD 69.0 °F - 57 °F 66% NE  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3450 ft 12:19 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Elk Creek Ranchettes #2, Piedmont, SD 66.8 °F - 57 °F 70% NNE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3225 ft 12:19 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Elk Creek Village, Piedmont, SD 65.3 °F - 56 °F 73% NW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3576 ft 12:19 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
nemo rd and norris peak rd, Rapid City, SD 75.0 °F 78 °F 50 °F 42% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4265 ft 12:19 PM MDT Rapid Fire
Bogus Jim Road, Rapid City, SD 66.2 °F - 55 °F 68% East  at  5.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 4250 ft 12:19 PM MDT Rapid Fire  
Rockerville, Rapid City, SD 67.1 °F - 54 °F 63% East  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4531 ft 12:11 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 65 °F - 52 °F 63% SSE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 4644 ft 10:57 AM MDT MADIS
RAWS MT. RUSHMORE SD, Keystone, SD 66 °F - 53 °F 64% ESE  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 5399 ft 11:13 AM MDT MADIS
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