South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/16/2026 19:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 8:58PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 7:58pm
Expires: 
June 16, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
At 858 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lake Gardner, or near Buffalo, moving southeast at 60 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Buffalo, Reva, Slim Buttes and Lake Gardner.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Harding
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD