Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
April 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 530 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles north of Cedar Butte, or 15 miles northwest of White River,
moving northeast at 45 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...
White River, Norris, Cedar Butte, Black Pipe, Horse Creek, Swift
Bear, and Corn Creek.
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:
Mellette; Todd
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: