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Locally Heavy Rainfall for the Carolinas; Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Concerns for Intermountain West

Heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Plains. Isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. The coastal Carolinas may experience flash floods in the coming days due to repeated thunderstorms. Additionally, a wave of intense summer heat will hit the Southern Plains and central Gulf Coast States this week. Read More >

Rapid City Doppler radar data available again

 

The radar pedestal has been replaced and the antenna has been reassembled, so the work is completed.  The radar is now operational and images are available on the NWS radar web site.

Photos of the work done December 6.

crane preparing to lift dome off radar towerradar dome being placed on the ground

     Crane preparing to lift dome off radar tower                            Radar dome being placed on the ground