Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:39PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 6:39pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 739 PM MDT, Automated observations a line of strong thunderstorms
extending from near Edgemont to 10 miles southwest of Ardmore, or
extending from near Edgemont to 23 miles south of Edgemont, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Automated observations.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Edgemont, Provo, Rumford, Ardmore, Cascade Falls and Cottonwood
Springs Dam.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Southern Foothills; Western Fall River; Eastern Fall River
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov