South Dakota Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/07/2026 19:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 7 at 8:53PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 7, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires: 
June 7, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
At 853 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of Hereford, or 29 miles east of Sturgis, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Union Center, Enning, Fairpoint, Red Owl, White Owl, and Stoneville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for northwestern South Dakota.
Area Description: 
Butte; Northern Meade Co Plains; Southern Meade Co Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov