Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 12:02AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 11:02pm
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1202 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles south of Moorcroft, or 25 miles east of Gillette, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Moorcroft, Pine Haven, and Keyhole Reservoir.
This includes Interstate 90 in Wyoming between Mile Markers 150 and
170.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western Crook; Weston County Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD