Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 3:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 300 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 3
miles west of Sheridan Lake, or 3 miles northeast of Hill City,
moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Hill City, Keystone, Rockerville, Mount Rushmore National Memorial,
Sheridan Lake, Keystone Wye, Black Elk Peak, Palmer Gulch Resort, and
Horse Thief Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Black Hills
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: