Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 9:26PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 8:26pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 926 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles east of Elk Mountain Lookout, or 15 miles southeast of
Newcastle, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Deerfield, Deerfield Reservoir, Bear Mountain Lookout, Medicine
Mountain, Jewel Cave National Monument, and Elk Mountain Lookout.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
Area Description:
Northern Black Hills; Central Black Hills; Southern Black Hills; Newcastle
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov