Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 3:48PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 348 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northwest of Buffalo Gap, or 9 miles northeast of Hot Springs,
moving southeast at 25 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...
Oral, Buffalo Gap, and eastern Wind Cave National Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Southern Foothills; Southern Black Hills; Custer Co Plains; Hermosa Foothills; Eastern Fall River
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: