South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/28/2026 20:36

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 9:36PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 28, 2026 - 8:36pm
Expires: 
July 28, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 936 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cascade Falls, or 8 miles southwest of Hot Springs, moving northeast at 10 MPH. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Hot Springs, Cascade Falls, Cottonwood Springs Dam, Cold Brook Reservoir, Angostura Reservoir and Maverick Junction.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. If you observe hail, wind damage, or flooding, please report your observations to the National Weather Service office in Rapid City via phone, email, or social media, as soon as it is safe to do so.
Area Description: 
Southern Foothills; Southern Black Hills
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov