South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/27/2026 20:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 8:15pm
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
At 915 PM MDT /1015 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lacreek Wildlife Refuge, or 6 miles southeast of Martin, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Martin, Long Valley, Tuthill, Upper Cut Meat, Vetal, Harrington, Sunrise Housing, LaCreek North Housing, Lacreek Wildlife Refuge and southeastern Pine Ridge Reservation.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Bennett; Todd; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD