Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD

10:27 AM MDT on May 21, 2013 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 3278 ft
Lon: 103.1° W
Lat: 44.1° N
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After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather is expected to fire up again across the nation's mid-section again on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains will gradually weaken as it shifts eastward into the Midwest on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trails southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section will set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of northeastern Texas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma, central and southern Arkansas, and northwestern Louisiana are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of central and eastern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will continue near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest will maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation.
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather is expected to fire up again across the nation's mid-section again on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains will gradually weaken as it shifts eastward into the Midwest on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trails southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section will set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of northeastern Texas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma, central and southern Arkansas, and northwestern Louisiana are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of central and eastern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will continue near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest will maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

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Ellsworth Air Force Base Weather at a Glance

Updated 10:08 AM MDT
Weather Station
Ellsworth AFB (KRCA)
Elevation
3278 ft
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
46 °F
Feels Like 37 °F
Wind(mph)
30
Sunrise / Set
5:19 AM
8:19 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Rain Showers 55 °F
Rain Showers
90% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Chance of Rain 39 °F
Chance of Rain
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of Rain 59 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 66 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Partly Cloudy 82 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 77 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.89 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 1600 ft
Overcast 2300 ft
Moisture
Humidity
81%
Rainfall
0.09 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Windchill
37 °F
Dew Point
41 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
30 mph from NNW
Wind Gust
41 mph
Health
UV
2 out of 16
Pollen
5.20 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
rain Overcast with rain showers. High of 55F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 39F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 59F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the NE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 20 to 25 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 25 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SW after midnight.
Saturday
chancetstorms Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 77F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Sunday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Monday
mostlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Ellsworth Air Force Base SD

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Tuesday, 21
Rain Showers
55 | 39 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
90%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of Rain
59 | 45 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
66 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 24
Partly Cloudy
82 | 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 26
Chance of a Thunderstorm
75 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Monday, 27
Mostly Cloudy
75 | 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 57 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
73 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
73 | 55 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: BestForecast at 7:19 AM MDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
rain Overcast with rain showers. High of 55F. Windy. Winds from the NNW at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Overcast with rain showers, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 39F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 41 46 | 41 55 | 43 45 | 39
Wind 28 mph NNW 31 mph NNW 19 mph North 10 mph NW
Humidity 89% 78% 62% 84%
Chance of Precip. 100% 90% 90% 60%
Cloud Cover 97% 93% 90% 83%
Conditions Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:19 AM
8:19 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.65], Average RMSE [2.26]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.80], Average RMSE [2.60] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:19 AM MDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
mostlycloudy Overcast with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 59F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph shifting to the NE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 45F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 39 52 | 45 57 | 45 50 | 45
Wind 8 mph NNW 11 mph NE 14 mph East 8 mph ESE
Humidity 95% 76% 62% 82%
Chance of Precip. 50% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 85% 77% 99% 31%
Conditions Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy Overcast Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:18 AM
8:20 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.49], Average RMSE [2.51]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.79], Average RMSE [2.57] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:19 AM MDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 20 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 43 63 | 48 66 | 46 59 | 41
Wind 10 mph SSE 22 mph SSE 22 mph SSE 19 mph SSE
Humidity 89% 60% 48% 50%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 12% 60% 47% 14%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:17 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.35], Average RMSE [2.31]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.30], Average RMSE [2.72] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:19 AM MDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 25 mph shifting to the WSW in the afternoon.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the SW after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 55 | 48 72 | 45 72 | 36 54 | 43
Wind 21 mph South 11 mph SW 10 mph NNW 3 mph WSW
Humidity 74% 35% 25% 64%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 17% 37% 13% 17%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:17 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.73], Average RMSE [2.64]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.82], Average RMSE [2.64] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:19 AM MDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 77F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 54 | 52 73 | 59 73 | 63 61 | 61
Wind 3 mph SSE 13 mph ESE 17 mph ESE 11 mph SE
Humidity 90% 61% 66% 99%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 11% 12% 68% 89%
Conditions Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:16 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.81], Average RMSE [2.78]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.62], Average RMSE [3.18] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:19 AM MDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Sunday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 59 72 | 63 73 | 63 61 | 61
Wind 9 mph SSE 16 mph ESE 15 mph ESE 10 mph SE
Humidity 100% 69% 69% 100%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 100% 77% 73% 89%
Conditions Fog Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:15 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.67], Average RMSE [2.99]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.32], Average RMSE [4.72] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:19 AM MDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
mostlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 54F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 59 73 | 55 68 | 45 59 | 30
Wind 6 mph SE 10 mph SSE 7 mph SSW 10 mph West
Humidity 94% 54% 42% 34%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 55% 95% 65% 40%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Overcast Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:14 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.51], Average RMSE [4.51]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.00], Average RMSE [6.18] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:19 AM MDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 41 72 | 50 72 | 46 61 | 48
Wind 12 mph WNW 8 mph North 5 mph NNE 4 mph SSE
Humidity 51% 46% 38% 63%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 14% 12% 38% 48%
Conditions Clear Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:14 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.24], Average RMSE [5.28]
Source: BestForecast at 7:19 AM MDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 50 73 | 48 73 | 48 61 | 52
Wind 0 mph NNW 2 mph East 3 mph ENE 5 mph SSE
Humidity 75% 42% 39% 73%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 51% 21% 46% 50%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
8:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [6.45], Average RMSE [4.18]
Source: BestForecast at 7:19 AM MDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 55 73 | 54 72 | 50 61 | 50
Wind 2 mph WNW 2 mph NNE 4 mph NNE 4 mph SSE
Humidity 95% 49% 46% 66%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 78% 55% 32% 36%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:13 AM
8:27 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:19 AM MDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 48 73 | 43 72 | 39 57 | 39
Wind 4 mph WSW 4 mph WNW 6 mph NNW 1 mph SSW
Humidity 70% 33% 28% 48%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 40% 31% 21% %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 21, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KRAP) 69 °F 44 °F
Record (KRAP) 92 °F (1954) 29 °F (1963)
Yesterday 53 °F 46 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 15
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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. 21, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:19 AM MDT 8:19 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 4:45 AM MDT 8:53 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:01 AM MDT 9:37 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:09 AM MDT 10:29 PM MDT
Moon 4:28 PM MDT 2:57 AM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 16h 08m
Length of Day
14h 59m
Tomorrow will be 1m 53s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 84% of the Moon is Illuminated
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May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
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Jun 16
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55 °F
Huron
55 °F
Mitchell
39 °F
Custer
41 °F
Spearfish
42 °F
Buffalo
42 °F
Rapid City
42 °F
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North Rapid Creek 0 in 6130 ft
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Wind Speed: 26.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 340° (NNW)
Ceiling: 1600 ft

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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MesoWest North side of westbound I90 , Box Elder, SD 45 °F 34 °F - - North  at  41 mph 0.00 in / hr 3085 ft 9:49 AM MDT MADIS
JoDa's House, Box Elder, SD 44.8 °F 36 °F 41 °F 87% WNW  at  24.0 mph 0.10 in / hr 3090 ft 9:00 AM MDT Normal  
Prairie View Estates, Box Elder, SD 47.0 °F 40 °F 42 °F 84% NNW  at  19.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3064 ft 10:27 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
Radar Hills, Box Elder, SD 46.4 °F 38 °F 41 °F 82% North  at  22.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3152 ft 10:26 AM MDT Normal
Rapid Valley, Rapid City, SD 47.0 °F 42 °F 41 °F 80% NNW  at  10.0 mph - / hr 3240 ft 10:24 AM MDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Rapid City SD , Rapid City, SD 45 °F 39 °F 40 °F 83% NW  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 3264 ft 10:03 AM MDT MADIS
MesoWest Rapid City/WFO , Rapid City, SD 45 °F 36 °F 43 °F 92% NNW  at  23 mph 0.00 in / hr 3378 ft 9:52 AM MDT MADIS
Rapid City, SD 45.4 °F 41 °F 40 °F 82% NW  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3251 ft 10:00 AM MDT Normal  
GRIZZLY61, Rapid City, SD 49.3 °F 44 °F 31 °F 50% NNW  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3294 ft 10:26 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
HADS RAPID CK BLO SEWAGE PLANT NEAR R SD, Rapid City, SD 47 °F 47 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3000 ft 10:00 AM MDT MADIS
Bella & Buddy's Dog Leg Meadowbrook Golf, Rapid City, SD 47.7 °F 43 °F 38 °F 70% North  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3346 ft 10:26 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
Edinborough, Rapid City, SD 43.6 °F 40 °F 40 °F 87% NNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3722 ft 10:18 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
Elk Creek Ranchettes #2, Piedmont, SD 46.6 °F 39 °F 43 °F 86% NNW  at  21.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3225 ft 10:26 AM MDT Rapid Fire
nemo rd and norris peak rd, Rapid City, SD 48.7 °F 49 °F 35 °F 58% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4265 ft 10:27 AM MDT Rapid Fire
Elk Creek Village, Piedmont, SD 44.2 °F 38 °F 42 °F 91% North  at  13.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 3576 ft 10:26 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
Bogus Jim Road, Rapid City, SD 45.7 °F 46 °F 39 °F 78% NW  at  1.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 4250 ft 10:26 AM MDT Rapid Fire  
Spring Creek Acres, Hermosa, SD 46.0 °F 38 °F 43 °F 90% NW  at  22.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3450 ft 10:26 AM MDT Rapid Fire
Rockerville, Rapid City, SD 45.3 °F 40 °F 38 °F 75% NNW  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4531 ft 10:16 AM MDT Normal  
RAWS BAKER PARK SD, Keystone, SD 45 °F 39 °F 36 °F 71% NNW  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 4673 ft 9:35 AM MDT MADIS
RAWS NEMO SD, Nemo, SD 41 °F 34 °F 37 °F 84% NNW  at  11 mph 0.00 in / hr 4644 ft 9:57 AM MDT MADIS
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:00 AM MDT on May 21, 2013

... Wind Advisory remains in effect until noon MDT today...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect until noon MDT today.

* Timing... very windy through Tuesday morning.

* Winds... northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Impacts... sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose
control... especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means 30 mph winds... or gusts over 45 mph... are
expected or occurring.