Shelby Peplowski
Meteorologist
Rapid City, SD
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Shelby Peplowski joined KOTA Territory News and KEVN Black Hills Fox in June as a weekend meteorologist and multimedia journalist.
Updated: 8 minutes ago
|By Shelby Peplowski
The man who fired shots at construction workers in Rapid City has been sentenced to 45 years in prison, with 10 years suspended.
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By Shelby Peplowski
The man shot by police in a confrontation during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally pleads not guilty.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 5:03 AM CDT
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By the afternoon highs will be in the 80s for many. Plenty of sunshine is expected through the middle of the day.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 5:04 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Thursday will be mostly sunny for much of the day; highs will be in the 70s and 80s.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:22 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Dense smoke, and haze will continue into this afternoon, slightly improving conditions through the day.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:54 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Showers and early morning thunderstorms will taper off before noon. Today we will see gradually clearing skies with highs in the 60s to 70s
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 6:06 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Increasing cloud cover is expected throughout the day with strong to severe thunderstorms developing between 1 pm to 10 pm this evening, especially across northwestern SD
Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 5:49 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
While the start of the tourism season showed keystone at well above average in the month of July, now the town is in the mix of getting ready for the fall season.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 2:19 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Sunday will be another hot day with a mix of sun and clouds and temperatures in the 90s to low 100s. A cold front will sweep through the region, increasing the chance for showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 8:15 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
A few months ago the Rapid City Police Department implemented a call for service log to provide more transparency to the community.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 7:50 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Celebrating the Labor Day holiday with a campout? Be careful about fires.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 8:16 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the public can now receive Consumer Alerts via email from the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
It’s possible that there will be rain and thunder today and tonight, mainly over northeastern Wyoming, the Black Hills area, and southwestern South Dakota.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 8:53 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Firefighters undergo specialized trench training to equip themselves with the skills needed to handle emergencies involving confined spaces and collapsed structures. This training involves learning how to safely navigate and rescue individuals from trenches, culverts, and other hazardous spaces.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 11:22 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Widespread hot temperatures can be expected Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 5:17 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Piedmont Residents and those in the proposed annexed area are urged to attend a public meeting on the annexation on August 29th to hear both sides.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
With hot dry weather expected over the next couple of days the concern for wild fires is something that the Rapid City Fire Department and Rapid City National Weather Service will be watching through Labor Day Weekend.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 9:12 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
A weak cold front will continue to push into the area overnight bringing showers and isolated thunderstorms into the region during the early morning hours on Sunday.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 12:30 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Rapid City firefighter is concerned about Maui wildfires as his hometown is burned,
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 4:19 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Over 35 years have passed since rally bikers began submitting their bikes to the Rats Hole Custom Chopper Show.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 8:51 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
As the Sturgis Rally continues and more people explore the Black Hills , certain roads within the area have become increasingly susceptible to motorcycle accidents.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 7:06 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Temperatures will remain cool and in the 50s this evening as the low-pressure system that has been bringing us rain and gusty winds continues to pull away from the area.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 11:02 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Rain gear is essential while riding a motorcycle to stay dry, comfortable, and maintain better visibility in wet weather conditions.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 9:58 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
To err on the side of precaution, the National Weather Service and the city of Rapid City have issued an advisory ahead of forecasted heavy rainfall expected to impact our area over the next few days.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 7:54 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Black Hills Harley-Davidson could be considered a rally within a rally, offering after-market products as well as service for rallygoers.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 7:50 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Black Hills Harley-Davidson could be considered a rally within a rally, offering after-market products as well as service for rallygoers. The dealer also sells hundreds of motorcycles during the rally.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2023 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Monday another marginal chance for strong to severe thunderstorms is in place, while the intensity of storms should be less than Sunday, the chance for gusty winds and hail is still something to look out for.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2023 at 5:29 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
The chance of strong to severe thunderstorms and showers will linger into the early morning hours on Sunday.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 10:26 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
A cold front will be moving into the area late this evening and throughout the day on Friday bringing cooler temperatures back to the region.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 8:19 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
In meteorology, “mesoscale” refers to weather events that last from several minutes to several hours.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Tomorrow we will start off clear and already in the 70s during the morning. Temperatures will soar into the 90s by noon with a few areas likely to hit 100.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2023 at 2:11 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Sunshine, smoke, and a chance for thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 3:15 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Tomorrow we will have a heightened chance for strong to severe thunderstorms.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2023 at 11:30 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Temperatures will be hot for tomorrow afternoon as highs will quickly soar in the 80s to 90s with some areas getting close to 95 degrees.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Tomorrow will be another stormy day, the morning hours will start off with a few passing clouds. Daytime heating and an unsettled weather pattern means we could see some afternoon thunderstorms.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Monday highs climb back into the 80s to 90s for most winds will be easterly and breezy with wind gusts up to 20 miles per hour.
Updated: Jul. 1, 2023 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
A general chance for thunderstorms will be in place as a chance for thunderstorms will develop later in the afternoon.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 8:16 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Every second counts after an accident, and when in a rural area, life-saving services may be hard to come by.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 7:47 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Campbell, Crook, and Weston Counties in Wyoming until midnight. Large hail up to 2 inches in size and wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour are the main threats but a tornado can not be ruled out.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Heading into Sunday afternoon there will be plenty of sunshine on tap temperatures will be in the low 70s to 80s with cooler temperatures in the Black Hills.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 5:37 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
The main threats will be wind gusts up to 75 miles per hour, the possibility of hail up to apple size or up to 2 inches, heavy rainfall that could, and flooding and flash flooding due to the ground already being saturated.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
An unsettled weather pattern will bring us an enhanced or 3 out of 5 risk for strong to severe thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 6:08 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Temperatures will quickly warm up into the 80s to 90s this afternoon with a mix of sun and thin clouds.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 8:18 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
A cold front will bring unsettled weather to our area this afternoon. Showers will linger through the morning. However, due to instability, dew point and daytime heating thunderstorms will start to form during the afternoon.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 8:32 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Emma Madsen a local tattoo artist is looking to help cancer and chemo patients through the art of microblading.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 8:33 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Grimace is celebrating his birthday during the month of June with a birthday meal.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 8:23 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Beware. Every spring, Rapid Creek lives up to its name.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2023 at 6:51 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Monday morning will start off with some clouds present and some haze.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 8:13 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
For those of us in the Black Hills wildfires can be a year-round occurrence
Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 8:10 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Every summer the Rapid City Airtanker Base helps combat wildfires across five different states.