South Dakota Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/13/2026 15:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:47PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 13, 2026 - 3:47pm
Expires: 
April 13, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 446 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Stoneville, or 31 miles west of Faith, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Opal.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northern Meade Co Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov