Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 12 at 12:47PM MDT until August 12 at 1:15PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 11:47am
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
TORUNR
The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Campbell County in northeastern Wyoming...
Northwestern Weston County in northeastern Wyoming...
* Until 115 PM MDT.
* At 1247 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Coal Creek Mine, or 16 miles northeast of
Wright, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Coal Creek Mine, Cordero Rojo Mine and Hilight Gas Plant.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 1:15 PM MDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 1:15 PM MDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Campbell, WY; Weston, WY
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov