Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:08PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 6:08pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 708 PM MDT, Automated observations a line of showers extending
from over Gillette Airport to 14 miles south of Moorcroft, or
extending from 7 miles northwest of Gillette to 28 miles southeast of
Gillette, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Automated observations.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gillette, Moorcroft, Wyodak Mine, Dry Fork Mine, Rawhide Mine,
Eagle Butte Mine, Buckskin Mine, Rozet, Camplex Event Facility and
Gillette Airport.
This includes Interstate 90 in Wyoming between Mile Markers 121 and
159.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Strong winds associated with this storm will occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
Area Description:
Northern Campbell; Southern Campbell; Western Crook; Weston County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov