Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 3:03PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 303 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles southeast of Opal, or 23 miles southwest of Faith, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and 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...
Opal, Marcus and Red Owl.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Northern Meade Co Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov