Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
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.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Northern Perkins; Southern Perkins
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov