Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 12:48PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 11:48am
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 1246 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hayward, or 12 miles south of Rapid City, moving southeast at 15 MPH.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 MPH and nickel 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...
Hermosa, Hayward, Bear Country, and Hart Ranch.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If you observe hail, wind damage, or flooding, please report your
observations to the National Weather Service office in Rapid City
via phone, email, or social media, as soon as it is safe to do so.
Area Description:
Rapid City; Central Black Hills; Custer Co Plains; Pennington Co Plains; Hermosa Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov