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Several New wildfires reported Monday

STURGIS, S.D. – Firefighters across the area were busy knocking down fires Monday. Just south of Sturgis, firefighters quickly jumped on the Syndicate Fire. The fire burned under a tenth […]

Sturgis, SD · 07-27

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Bender Fire near Hermosa reaches 30 acres with no containment; residents urged to monitor conditions

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A new wildfire in Custer County has reached an estimated 30 acres with no containment as of Monday afternoon, amid a series of fires across the Black Hills in the past 72 hours. The Bender Fire, located near Hermosa, was first reported around 1 p.m....

Custer County, SD · 07-27

KELOLAND

High temperatures break records in Rapid City

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Sunday’s heat in Rapid City is breaking records. The US National Weather Service says that there’s “historic heat” in the Rapid City area. Both the Rapid City Airport and National Weather Service office near downtown Rapid City have officially broken their all-time highest temperatures. Here’s the numbers: Rapid City Airport […]

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Multiple fires burn along Custer State Park border

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Fire’s have been reported along the boarder of Custer State Park with resources responding in full force. According to a social media post from the Custer County Sheriff’s office, there are multiple fires burning along the east border of Custer State Park. Both air and ground resources are in the area. […]

Custer County, SD · 07-27

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U.S. Puts State On Alert For Storm With 90 MPH Winds Tonight

Unfortunately for one particular U.S. state, there are damaging wind gusts in the forecast for this weekend. On Saturday afternoon, the National Weather Service warned South Dakota about a storm that could have peak wind gusts of 90 MPH. The storm will linger into the evening, per the latest update ...

South Dakota · 07-25

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High heat, dry conditions, fuel Meade County fires

STURGIS, S.D. – Firefighters across Meade County were busy Saturday, chasing down grass fires that broke out in scorching heat and dry conditions. A number of the fires were sparked […]

Meade County, SD · 07-26

Black Hills Fox

Slightly Cooler Temperatures and More Rain this Week

Rapid City, SD · 07-28

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Record Shattering Heat Takes Over KOTA Territory Saturday

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Temperature and precipitation records began being kept in Downtown Rapid City in 1888. This afternoon set a new all-time record high temperature in Downtown Rapid City. The official high temperature for today was recorded at 110 degrees, shattering the old all-time record high temperature of 107 degrees, which was set on July 9th and 12th in 1954, over 70 years ago.

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Spring Fire near Hermosa burns nearly 23 acres; crews stop forward progress

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A moderately spreading grass fire started late Sunday morning near Spring Creek Road and Highway 79 near Hermosa. Fire officials estimate the fire has burned about 22.89 acres. It was reported at 11:45 a.m. South Dakota Wildland Fire and other first responders arrived on scene and stopped the fire’s forward progress, though officials say it is not fully contained yet.

Hermosa, SD · 07-26

KOTA

From Extreme Heat To Severe Storms

Rapid City, SD · 07-27

KBHB Radio

Portions of Southwest South Dakota see worsening drought conditions

RAPID CITY, S.D. – More areas of southwestern South Dakota slipped into extreme drought conditions over the past week as high heat and lack of moisture continues to affect the […]

South Dakota · 07-24

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SPC Upgrades South Dakota to Enhanced Risk as Hurricane-Force Wind Gusts Threaten Area East of the Black Hills

PIERRE, S.D. — The Storm Prediction Center upgraded South Dakota to an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather Saturday, July 25, 2026, warning that significant damaging winds would be the main hazard of the day, particularly across the Northern Plains. A cluster of severe storms was expected to move east off the Black Hills through the afternoon and evening, with the potential for 75 to 90 mph wind gusts. A separate area of significant wind potential was outlined across Montana, where the SPC placed a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5).

South Dakota · 07-26

Yahoo!

Triple-digit temperatures forecast for parts of country as heatwave hits US

More than 100 million people across the nation are under some form of heat alert on Sunday, with dangerously hot weather expected to affect a large portion of the country from the West to the Midwest. At least seven large cities are forecast to reach triple-digit highs, including 112 degrees...

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South Dakota Mines student interns with Wildland Fire to help forecast wildfire weather

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - As wildfire danger increases across western South Dakota, a South Dakota Mines student is gaining hands-on experience helping forecast the weather conditions that guide wildfire response across the Black Hills. Gavin Bird, an atmospheric and environmental sciences student, is spending the summer interning with South...

Rapid City, SD · 07-25

ABC News

Triple-digit temperatures forecast for parts of country as heatwave hits US

At least seven large cities are forecast to reach triple-digit highs.

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123 Million Under Heat Alerts

Are you over the summer heat yet? The heat alerts continue across the Central and Western U.S. this week. Multiple records were broken on Sunday, including Denver, CO. Denver hit 100°, beating out the old record of 100°. There are over 123 million people under heat alerts, about...

Denver, CO · 07-25

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Near-record heat forecast this weekend; hear from experts about extreme heat

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Near-record temperatures are forecast for the Black Hills region this weekend, raising concern for residents sensitive to extreme heat. Older adults are among the most vulnerable, but University of Washington professor Kristie Ebi said the list of at-risk groups is long. “Pregnant women exposed to...

Rapid City, SD · 07-24

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