South Dakota Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/04/2026 22:02

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 4 at 11:02PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 4, 2026 - 10:02pm
Expires: 
June 4, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description: 
At 1101 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sunrise Housing, or near Martin, moving east at 40 MPH. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Martin, Tuthill, LaCreek North Housing, Sunrise Housing, Vetal, Harrington, and Lacreek Wildlife Refuge.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. 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: 
Bennett
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov