South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/27/2026 15:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 4:16PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 416 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Fairpoint, or 35 miles northeast of Sturgis, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Fairpoint.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Butte; Northern Meade Co Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD