South Dakota Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/02/2026 15:54

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 4:54PM MDT until July 2 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 3:54pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 454 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles northeast of Owl Butte, or 34 miles northeast of Sturgis, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Mud Butte and Fairpoint.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Area Description: 
Butte, SD; Meade, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD