Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 4:29PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 429 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles northeast of Smithwick, or 17 miles southeast of Hot Springs,
moving southeast at 20 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of western Oglala
Lakota and east central Fall River Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Fall River; Southern Oglala Lakota
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: