South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/16/2026 15:32
At 432 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Newell, or 21 miles north of Sturgis, moving southeast at 15 MPH.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Newell, Vale and Owl Butte.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.