South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/18/2026 22:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 12:05AM CDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 18, 2026 - 10:05pm
Expires: 
August 18, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description: 
At 1205 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Corn Creek, or 22 miles west of White River, moving east at 30 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... Norris, Cedar Butte, Corn Creek and Black Pipe.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Mellette
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov