South Dakota Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/06/2026 16:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 5:53PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 6, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires: 
June 6, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 553 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cold Brook Reservoir, or near Hot Springs, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and 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... Hot Springs, Wind Cave National Park, and Cold Brook Reservoir.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Southern Foothills; Southern Black Hills; Hermosa Foothills
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov