Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 4:27PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 425 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles southwest of Oelrichs, or 22 miles northwest of Chadron, moving
east at 30 MPH.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Slim Butte.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If you observe hail or wind damage, please report your observations
to the National Weather Service office in Rapid City via phone,
email, or social media, as soon as it is safe to do so.
Area Description:
Western Fall River; Eastern Fall River; Southern Oglala Lakota
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: