Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:31AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 5:31am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 631 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Prairie Winds Casino, or 26 miles northwest of Pine
Ridge, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea to half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Oglala, Loneman and South Lakeside.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Southern Oglala Lakota
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov