Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:32PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 432 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Newell, or 21 miles north of Sturgis, moving southeast at 15 MPH.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Newell, Vale and Owl Butte.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Butte; Southern Meade Co Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov