South Dakota Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/02/2026 19:53

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 8:53PM MDT until July 2 at 9:15PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 853 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 16 miles north of Ellsworth Air Force Base, or 17 miles east of Sturgis, moving northeast at 15 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... Hereford.
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: 
Meade, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD