Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 12:44PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 1244 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mystic, or 7 miles north of Hill City, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 30 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...
Hill City, Silver City, Mystic, Rockerville, Sheridan Lake, Pactola
Reservoir, Palmer Gulch Resort, Horse Thief Lake, Keystone Wye,
Black Elk Peak and Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Northern Black Hills; Rapid City; Central Black Hills
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov