Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 27 at 4:10PM MDT until July 27 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 410 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 6
miles northwest of Philip to 6 miles southwest of Intersection of
Highway 73 and White River, or along a line from 6 miles northwest of
Philip to 12 miles south of Kadoka, moving east at 10 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR KADOKA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and small hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Philip, Kadoka, Cactus Flat, Cottonwood, Intersection of Highway 73
and White River, Minuteman Missile Visitors Center and Delta 1
Launch Facility.
This includes Interstate 90 in South Dakota between Mile Markers 126
and 156.
Instruction:
Seek shelter now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a
well-built structure. These storms are capable of producing
widespread destructive winds.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Haakon, SD; Jackson, SD
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: