Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 7:56PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 6:56pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 756 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Elk Mountain Lookout, or 7 miles southeast of Newcastle, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Newcastle, Elk Mountain Lookout and Jewel Cave National Monument.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Black Hills; Southern Black Hills; Newcastle
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov