Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 9:39PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 8:39pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 939 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gillette Airport, or 7 miles northwest of Gillette, moving northeast
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Gillette, Buckskin Mine, Eagle Butte Mine, Rawhide Mine, Dry Fork
Mine, Wyodak Mine, Echeta, Gillette Airport and Camplex Event
Facility.
This includes Interstate 90 in Wyoming between Mile Markers 119 and
133.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Northern Campbell
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: