Special Weather Statement for Southern Foothills; Southern Black Hills
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Southern Black Hills, Southern Foothills
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 936 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cascade Falls, or 8 miles southwest of Hot Springs, moving northeast at 10 MPH. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 MPH and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. If you observe hail, wind damage, or flooding, please report your observations to the National Weather Service office in Rapid City via phone, email, or social media, as soon as it is safe to do so.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 936 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cascade Falls, or 8 miles southwest of Hot Springs, moving northeast at 10 MPH. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 MPH and nickel 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... Hot Springs, Cascade Falls, Cottonwood Springs Dam, Cold Brook Reservoir, Angostura Reservoir and Maverick Junction.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 9:36PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Rapid City SD. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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