Wind Cave National Park, SD

6:23 PM MDT on May 18, 2013 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 5522 ft
Lon: 103.6° W
Lat: 43.7° N
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Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Multiple areas of unsettled weather developed over the nation on Saturday. In the center of the nation, a broad low pressure system moved off the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains. This system created a warm front that developed over the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, which stretched eastward into the Great Lakes. Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed along and ahead of this frontal boundary with some parts of Minnesota reporting over 2 inches of rain by mid-day Saturday. These storms have not yet turned severe, but have a history of producing strong winds, large hail, and even a few tornadoes. The back side of this broad low pressure system continued to pull a cold front across the Western states. This allowed for onshore flow to persist from the Pacific Ocean, maintaining sufficient moisture to kick up scattered showers across the Intermountain West, Rocky Mountains, and Great Basin. Some snow showers developed at the highest elevations of Wyoming and Montana. As moisture and energy from this front moved off the Rockies and into the Central and Northern Plains, threats of severe thunderstorm development increased. There was a moderate risk for severe storms with large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes from eastern Colorado through western Nebraska and Kansas, but severe storms have not yet developed.

Meanwhile in the East, a trough of low pressure slowly moved offshore and allowed for more showers and thunderstorms to persist for the Eastern Valleys, the Central and Southern Appalachians, and the Mid-Atlantic States. Severe storms were not anticipated in these areas.
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Wind Cave National Park Weather at a Glance

Updated 5:52 PM MDT
Weather Station
Rapid City (KRAP)
Elevation
3202 ft
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Thunderstorm
Thunderstorm
Temperature
65 °F
Feels Like 65 °F
Wind(mph)
17
Sunrise / Set
5:25 AM
8:16 PM
Moon
First Quarter
Tonight
Thunderstorm 48 °F
T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 63 °F
T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Thunderstorm 46 °F
T-storms
80% chance of precipitation
Monday
Rain Showers 54 | 39 °F
Rain Showers
70% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of Rain 61 | 36 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 61 | 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.70 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 8500 ft
Mostly Cloudy 10000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
65%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KRAP 182352Z 30015KT 10SM TS BKN085 BKN100 18/12 A2974 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSB24 SLP057 T01830117 10239 20178 58015
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Temperature
Temperature
65 °F
58,59,61,63,67,69,70,71,69,72,72,66,64
Dew Point
53 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
17 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
Health
UV
1 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 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 48F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Sunday
tstorms Overcast 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 46F. 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. High of 54F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 39F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 36F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 61F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 41F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SE after midnight.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NW after midnight.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch 172 in effect until 10 PM MDT this evening...

Weather Forecast for Wind Cave National Park SD

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KRAP

Saturday, 18
Thunderstorm
75 | 48 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Sunday, 19
Thunderstorm
63 | 46 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Monday, 20
Rain Showers
54 | 39 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Tuesday, 21
Chance of Rain
61 | 36 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 22
Partly Cloudy
61 | 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
66 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 55 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
77 | 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Partly Cloudy
72 | 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 2:53 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
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 48F. 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 | 50 73 | 54 68 | 54 52 | 52
Wind 10 mph NNW 11 mph NNW 8 mph NNE 8 mph NW
Humidity 70% 51% 56% 96%
Chance of Precip. 10% 60% 60% 60%
Cloud Cover 17% 45% 86% 77%
Conditions Fog Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:25 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.07], Average RMSE [1.28]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.85], Average RMSE [2.03] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:53 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Overcast 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 46F. 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 57 | 48 54 | 46
Wind 16 mph NW 14 mph NNW 17 mph NNW 15 mph NNW
Humidity 84% 62% 70% 76%
Chance of Precip. 60% 70% 70% 80%
Cloud Cover 89% 83% 95% 53%
Conditions Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:24 AM
8:17 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.74], Average RMSE [1.91]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.64], Average RMSE [2.55] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:53 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
rain Overcast with rain showers. High of 54F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 39F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 43 54 | 46 50 | 45 45 | 45
Wind 26 mph NNW 31 mph NNW 28 mph NNW 22 mph NNW
Humidity 78% 77% 84% 100%
Chance of Precip. 80% 70% 70% 20%
Cloud Cover 95% 87% 100% 77%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:24 AM
8:18 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.33], Average RMSE [2.05]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.19], Average RMSE [2.39] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:53 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 36F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 43 61 | 46 54 | 46 45 | 45
Wind 21 mph NNW 20 mph NNW 16 mph North 11 mph NNW
Humidity 100% 57% 72% 100%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 96% 68% 68% 2%
Conditions Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:23 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.29], Average RMSE [2.30]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.79], Average RMSE [2.64] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:53 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 61F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Fog overnight. Low of 41F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 43 55 | 45 61 | 46 50 | 46
Wind 9 mph NNW 9 mph NNE 10 mph ENE 5 mph SSE
Humidity 77% 66% 57% 87%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 38% 20% 1% 4%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:22 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.87], Average RMSE [2.43]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.56], Average RMSE [3.15] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:53 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 15 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 46 64 | 48 63 | 48 55 | 50
Wind 9 mph SSE 17 mph SE 18 mph ESE 15 mph SE
Humidity 99% 52% 60% 81%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 9% 11% 55% 43%
Conditions Fog Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:21 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.98], Average RMSE [3.59]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.19], Average RMSE [4.58] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:53 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 55F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 52 72 | 59 70 | 59 59 | 55
Wind 16 mph SSE 16 mph SSE 17 mph SE 12 mph South
Humidity 85% 64% 68% 92%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 22% 49% 73% 51%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:20 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.06], Average RMSE [5.20]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.87], Average RMSE [6.01] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:53 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 61F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 55 66 | 61 72 | 63 61 | 61
Wind 9 mph South 16 mph SSE 15 mph SE 11 mph South
Humidity 95% 84% 73% 99%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 7% 36% 95% 51%
Conditions Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.55], Average RMSE [5.86]
Source: BestForecast at 2:53 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly 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 61 | 59 73 | 63 77 | 64 61 | 61
Wind 8 mph South 1 mph SSE 5 mph ESE 2 mph SE
Humidity 91% 66% 64% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 73% 69% 69% 74%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [7.08], Average RMSE [4.84]
Source: BestForecast at 2:53 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 48F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 59 72 | 50 72 | 36 59 | 34
Wind 2 mph NW 3 mph North 4 mph NE 1 mph ENE
Humidity 100% 44% 26% 39%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 77% 66% 56% 43%
Conditions Fog Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
8:25 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:53 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 52F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 34 72 | 41 72 | 50 55 | 52
Wind 4 mph NNW 4 mph NNE 6 mph ENE 2 mph ESE
Humidity 37% 33% 45% 87%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 30% 26% 23% 44%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 2:53 PM MDT on May 18, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the NW after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 54 72 | 57 72 | 61 68 | 59
Wind 0 mph WSW 2 mph SE 4 mph ESE 4 mph NNW
Humidity 100% 62% 68% 72%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 66% % % %
Conditions Fog Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Scientific Forecaster Discussion — MOS Weather Graph
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History & Almanac
May 18, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KCUT) 61 °F 37 °F
Record (KCUT) 83 °F (1948) 25 °F (1965)
Yesterday 69 °F 43 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 9
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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 5:25 AM MDT 8:16 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 4:52 AM MDT 8:50 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:09 AM MDT 9:33 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:20 AM MDT 10:23 PM MDT
Moon 1:09 PM MDT (5/18) 1:33 AM MDT (5/18)
Length Of Visible Light 15h 58m
Length of Day
14h 50m
Tomorrow will be 2m 0s longer.
First Quarter, 58% of the Moon is Illuminated
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First Quarter
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
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84 °F
Sisseton
84 °F
Mitchell
83 °F
Aberdeen
82 °F
Yankton
82 °F
Brookings
48 °F
Custer
50 °F
Spearfish
52 °F
Buffalo
52 °F
Rapid City
54 °F
Ellsworth AFB
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
North Rapid Creek 0 in 6130 ft
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Custer 56 °F Scattered Clouds 5:53 PM MDT
Rapid City WFO This station is not reporting.
Newcastle 68 °F Clear 6:15 PM MDT
Rapid City 65 °F Thunderstorm 5:52 PM MDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KRAP)
Wind Speed: 15.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 300° (WNW)
Ceiling: 8500 ft

METAR KRAP 182352Z 30015KT 10SM TS BKN085 BKN100 18/12 A2974 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSB24 SLP057 T01830117 10239 20178 58015

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White Sox vs. Angels 1:05 PM PDT on May 18, 2013 Clear, 74 °F
Reds vs. Phillies 4:05 PM EDT on May 18, 2013 Chance of Rain, 67 °F
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HP Byron Nelson Championship 8:30 AM CDT on May 19, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 72 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 23, 2013 Partly Cloudy, 67 °F
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Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
RAWS CUSTER SD, Custer, SD 55 °F 47 °F 73% North  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 5820 ft 5:24 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS PORTABLE FIRE MET 1 SD, Pringle, SD 61 °F 53 °F 76% North  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 5014 ft 5:35 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS MT. RUSHMORE SD, Keystone, SD 56 °F 46 °F 68% NNW  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 5399 ft 5:13 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS BAKER PARK SD, Keystone, SD 53 °F 51 °F 92% WNW  at  5 mph 0.02 in / hr 4673 ft 5:35 PM MDT MADIS
Rockerville, Rapid City, SD 54.0 °F 52 °F 91% WSW  at  2.0 mph 0.08 in / hr 4531 ft 6:11 PM MDT Normal  
RAWS RED CANYON SD, Edgemont, SD 67 °F 56 °F 67% WNW  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 4644 ft 5:57 PM MDT MADIS
HADS DEERFIELD RESERVOIR NEAR ROCHFOR SD, Hill City, SD 56 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 5908 ft 5:00 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS BKF3 PORTABLE SD, Hill City, SD 55 °F 44 °F 66% NE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 6629 ft 5:36 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS WICA_ELK MOUNTAIN SD, Pringle, SD 64 °F 56 °F 74% NNE  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 4110 ft 5:13 PM MDT MADIS
RAWS CUSTER STATE PARK SD, Fairburn, SD 65 °F 54 °F 67% NNW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 3950 ft 5:18 PM MDT MADIS
HADS BEAVER CREEK NEAR BUFFALO GAP 2S SD, Buffalo Gap, SD 64 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3149 ft 5:45 PM MDT MADIS
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 6:03 PM MDT on May 18, 2013

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 172 remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT
for the following locations


SD
. South Dakota counties included are

Bennett Butte Custer
Fall River Haakon Harding
Jackson Lawrence Meade
Mellette Pennington Perkins
Shannon Todd Ziebach