South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/28/2026 21:52

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 10:52PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 28, 2026 - 9:52pm
Expires: 
June 28, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
At 1052 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Batesland, or 22 miles west of Martin, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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... Batesland, Yellow Bear Canyon and Allen.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Bennett; Southern Oglala Lakota
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov