Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 3:46PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 346 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Edgemont, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Edgemont, Provo, Rumford and Ardmore.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Southern Foothills; Western Fall River
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov