Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Haakon and Ziebach Counties, SD
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NWS Rapid City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Haakon County and southeastern Ziebach County in west central South Dakota until 5:00 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- West Central South Dakota
- Issued
- August 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Rapid City SD
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Rapid City SD. The alert is effective from August 24, 2026 at 4:07 PM MDT until August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northeastern Haakon County and southeastern Ziebach County in west central South Dakota. Locations impacted include the intersection of Highway 63 and BIA Road 8, or 21 miles southeast of Dupree. The storm was located near this intersection moving southeast at 15 mph.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
The storm is capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 5:00 PM MDT on August 24, 2026.
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