Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 7:12PM MDT until August 11 at 7:45PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 712 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles southwest
of Fairpoint, or 32 miles east of Sturgis, moving southeast at 40
mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR UNION CENTER, ENNING, HEREFORD.
HAZARD...90 mph wind gusts and three inch hail.
SOURCE...Automated observations.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will
be heavily damaged or destroyed. Homes and businesses will
have substantial roof and window damage. Expect extensive
tree damage and power outages.
Locations impacted include...
Union Center, Enning, Hereford, Fairpoint, Stoneville, Red Owl,
White Owl, Curlew Lake and Viewfield.
Instruction:
Seek shelter now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a
well-built structure. This storm has produced widespread destructive
winds and is capable of producing destructive hail.
This is a dangerous situation with winds expected to produce damage
similar to a tornado. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a well-built structure. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are at
an enhanced risk for damage.
Area Description:
Butte, SD; Meade, SD
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov