South Dakota Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/02/2026 16:49

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 5:49PM MDT until July 2 at 6:45PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 549 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from over Usta to near Red Owl, or along a line from 15 miles northwest of Faith to 29 miles southwest of Faith, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Opal, Usta and Arrow Head Buttes.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Area Description: 
Meade, SD; Perkins, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD