Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 1:26PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 12:26pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 126 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20
miles south of Echeta, or 19 miles southwest of Gillette, moving east
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Mainly rural areas of West Central Campbell County, southwest of
Gillette.
This includes Interstate 90 in Wyoming between Mile Markers 99 and
117.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Area Description:
Northern Campbell; Southern Campbell
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender: