Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 9:24AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 2, 2026 - 8:24am
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
At 924 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles east of Hermosa, or 17 miles southeast of Rapid City, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea to penny 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, Caputa, Farmingdale, Thompson Butte, Railroad Buttes, and
Rapid City Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rapid City; Custer Co Plains; Pennington Co Plains; Hermosa Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov