Special Weather Statement for Dewey; Potter
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What is happening
At 603 PM CDT /503 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Whitlocks Bay Rec Area, or 13 miles west of Gettysburg, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured...
What the bulletin says to do
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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Bulletin details
At 603 PM CDT /503 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Whitlocks Bay Rec Area, or 13 miles west of Gettysburg, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Whitlocks Bay Rec Area and Swiftbird around 605 PM CDT.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 6:03PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Aberdeen SD. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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