Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South Central South Dakota
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NWS Rapid City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Bennett, Jackson, Mellette, and Todd counties until 8:00 PM MDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South Central South Dakota
- Issued
- August 25, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Rapid City SD
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Rapid City SD at 6:58 PM MDT on August 24, 2026. The alert is effective immediately and expires at 8:00 PM MDT the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Southwestern Mellette County, Western Todd County, Eastern Bennett County, and Southern Jackson County in south central South Dakota. Locations impacted include Spring Creek, Norris, Tuthill, Upper Cut Meat, Vetal, Harrington, He Dog, Black Pipe, Lacreek Wildlife Refuge, northwestern Rosebud Reservation, and southeastern Pine Ridge Reservation.
What You Should Do
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 6:58 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of Tuthill, or 10 miles northeast of Martin, moving east at 25 mph. The storm is capable of producing two-inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 6:58 PM MDT until 8:00 PM MDT on August 24, 2026.
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