Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 3:42PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 341 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles southwest of Oelrichs, or 23 miles south of Hot Springs, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Dry lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Oglala, Oelrichs, Smithwick, Loneman, Number 4, Prairie Winds Casino,
South Lakeside, Hay Canyon Butte, Slim Butte, and Slim Buttes
Housing.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Western Fall River; Eastern Fall River; Southern Oglala Lakota
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: