South Dakota Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/22/2026 18:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 7:26PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 726 PM MDT/826 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Belvidere, or 15 miles east of Kadoka, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Midland and Belvidere. This includes Interstate 90 in South Dakota between Mile Markers 162 and 174.
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: 
Haakon; Northern Jackson; Mellette
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD