South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/27/2026 13:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 2:34PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 27, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires: 
August 27, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 234 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms near Hisle, or 11 miles north of Martin, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Hisle.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov