Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 23 at 12:09AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 11:09pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1209 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Elk Mountain Lookout, or 13 miles southeast of Newcastle, moving east
at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Pringle, Argyle, Jewel Cave National Monument, Blue Bell, Elk
Mountain Lookout, western Wind Cave National Park and southern
Custer State Park.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Central Black Hills; Southern Black Hills
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: