South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/17/2026 18:15
At 715 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles southwest of Bison, or 38 miles southwest of Lemmon, moving
southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Bison, Chance and Owen Lake.
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.