Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 12:08AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 11:08pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1208 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Batesland, or 18 miles west of Martin, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Batesland and Wakpamni.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Bennett; Southern Oglala Lakota
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov