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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 13h
Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 8:06AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
Areas of dense fog can be expected this morning. Motorists should
expect rapidly changing visibility, down to near zero at times.
Remember to use your low beam headlights in fog, slow down, and
provide plenty of braking distance between yourself and any
vehicles in front of you.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 15h
Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
Areas of dense fog can be expected this morning. Motorists should
expect rapidly changing visibility, down to near zero at times.
Remember to use your low beam headlights in fog, slow down, and
provide plenty of braking distance between yourself and any
vehicles in front of you.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 17h
Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 3:29AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
Patchy dense fog can be expected this morning. Motorists should
expect rapidly changing visibility, down to near zero at times.
Remember to use your low beam headlights in fog, slow down, and
provide plenty of braking distance between yourself and any
vehicles in front of you.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 09/10/2026
🚨 Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 11:00AM MDT until October 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE
TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL BLACK HILLS,
SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA, NORTHERN FOOT HILLS,
EASTERN FOOT HILLS, CUSTER COUNTY PLAINS, PINE RIDGE AREA, BUTTE
COUNTY AREA, WEST CENTRAL PLAINS, BADLANDS AREA, NORTHERN CAMPBELL,
SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY PLAINS, WESTON COUNTY PLAINS, AND
WYOMING BLACK HILLS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 320,
321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329, and 332.

* TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 09/10/2026
🚨 Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 12:12AM MDT until October 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
CENTRAL BLACK HILLS, SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA,
NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, EASTERN FOOT HILLS, CUSTER COUNTY PLAINS, PINE
RIDGE AREA, BUTTE COUNTY AREA, WEST CENTRAL PLAINS, BADLANDS AREA,
NORTHERN CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY PLAINS, WESTON
COUNTY PLAINS, AND WYOMING BLACK HILLS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 320,
321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329, and 332.

* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 08/10/2026
🚨 Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 11:03AM MDT until October 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY DUE TO
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL BLACK HILLS,
SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA, NORTHERN FOOT HILLS,
EASTERN FOOT HILLS, CUSTER COUNTY PLAINS, PINE RIDGE AREA, BUTTE
COUNTY AREA, WEST CENTRAL PLAINS, BADLANDS AREA, NORTHERN CAMPBELL,
SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY PLAINS, WESTON COUNTY PLAINS, AND
WYOMING BLACK HILLS...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City SD has issued a Red Flag
Warning in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 320,
321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329, and 332.

* TIMING...From 11 AM to 8 PM MDT Friday.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 08/10/2026
🚨 Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 12:33AM MDT until October 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
CENTRAL BLACK HILLS, SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA,
NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, EASTERN FOOT HILLS, CUSTER COUNTY PLAINS, PINE
RIDGE AREA, BUTTE COUNTY AREA, WEST CENTRAL PLAINS, BADLANDS AREA,
NORTHERN CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY PLAINS, WESTON
COUNTY PLAINS, AND WYOMING BLACK HILLS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 320,
321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 329, and 332.

* TIMING...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 08/10/2026
🚨 Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 12:12AM MDT until October 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL
BLACK HILLS, SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, WEST CENTRAL PLAINS, BADLANDS
AREA, AND WYOMING BLACK HILLS...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL
RIVER COUNTY AREA, NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, EASTERN FOOT HILLS, CUSTER
COUNTY PLAINS, PINE RIDGE AREA, BUTTE COUNTY AREA, NORTHERN CAMPBELL,
SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY PLAINS, AND WESTON COUNTY PLAINS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 318, 320, 321, 329, and 332.

* TIMING...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended....FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL
BLACK HILLS, SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, WEST CENTRAL PLAINS, BADLANDS
AREA, AND WYOMING BLACK HILLS...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL
RIVER COUNTY AREA, NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, EASTERN FOOT HILLS, CUSTER
COUNTY PLAINS, PINE RIDGE AREA, BUTTE COUNTY AREA, NORTHERN CAMPBELL,
SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY PLAINS, AND WESTON COUNTY PLAINS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, 322, 323,
324, 325, 326, and 327.

* TIMING...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 07/10/2026
🚨 Fire Weather Watch issued October 7 at 12:07PM MDT until October 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL RIVER
COUNTY AREA, NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, EASTERN FOOT HILLS, CUSTER COUNTY
PLAINS, PINE RIDGE AREA, BUTTE COUNTY AREA, NORTHERN CAMPBELL,
SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY PLAINS, AND WESTON COUNTY PLAINS...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City SD has issued a Fire
Weather Watch.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, 322, 323,
324, 325, 326, and 327.

* TIMING...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* WINDS...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 29/09/2026
🚨 Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 28 at 5:42PM MDT until September 28 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
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The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Meade County in west central South Dakota...

* Until 615 PM MDT.

* At 542 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Fairpoint, or
40 miles southwest of Faith, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Stoneville, Red Owl, Fairpoint, Opal and White Owl.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 28/09/2026
🚨 Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 28 at 3:46PM MDT until September 28 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
SVRUNR

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Butte County in northwestern South Dakota...

* Until 445 PM MDT.

* At 346 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest
of Belle Fourche Reservoir, or 10 miles north of Belle Fourche,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Newell, Castle Rock, Newell Lake, Two Top Butte, Arpan, Belle
Fourche Reservoir and Owl Butte.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 28/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 28 at 3:35PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 335 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Belle Fourche, moving east at 25 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...
Belle Fourche Reservoir and Arpan.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 28/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 28 at 3:02PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 302 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of Bear Lodge Campground, or 20 miles west of Belle
Fourche, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Belle Fourche, Colony and Aladdin.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 28/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 28 at 3:08PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 308 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Arpan, or 14 miles northeast of Belle Fourche, moving northeast at 15
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...
Newell Lake, Arpan, Two Top Butte and northeastern Belle Fourche
Reservoir.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 28/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 28 at 2:52PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 252 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Devils Tower Junction, or 17 miles northwest of Sundance, moving
northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Hulett, Alva, Cook Lake, Devils Tower National Monument and Devils
Tower Junction.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 27/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 27 at 10:33AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 1033 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kirley, or 38 miles northeast of Philip, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Haakon County, east of Cherry
Creek.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 27/09/2026
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 27 at 8:41AM MDT until September 27 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwestern South Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM MDT /11 AM CDT/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 27/09/2026
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 27 at 5:20AM MDT until September 27 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.

* WHERE...Haakon, Northern Jackson, and Southern Jackson.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Mellette, Todd, and Tripp.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 27/09/2026
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 27 at 5:56AM CDT until September 27 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Mellette, Todd, and Tripp.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 25/09/2026
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 25 at 5:56AM CDT until September 25 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.

* WHERE...Mellette, Todd, and Tripp.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 24/09/2026
🚨 Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 23 at 6:43PM MDT until September 23 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
At 643 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles east of
Lodgepole, or 17 miles southeast of Hettinger, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Lodgepole and northwestern Shadehill Reservoir.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 24/09/2026
🚨 Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 23 at 6:15PM MDT until September 23 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
SVRUNR

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Perkins County in northwestern South Dakota...

* Until 715 PM MDT.

* At 614 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest
of Lodgepole, or 19 miles south of Hettinger, moving east-
northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Lodgepole and northwestern Shadehill Reservoir.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 24/09/2026
🚨 Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 23 at 5:53PM MDT until September 23 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
At 553 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lodgepole, or
10 miles south of Hettinger, moving east-northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Lodgepole.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 24/09/2026
🚨 Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 23 at 5:24PM MDT until September 23 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
SVRUNR

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Perkins County in northwestern South Dakota...

* Until 615 PM MDT.

* At 523 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of
Lodgepole, or 16 miles southwest of Hettinger, moving east-
northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Lodgepole.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 19/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:39PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 739 PM MDT, Automated observations a line of strong thunderstorms
extending from near Edgemont to 10 miles southwest of Ardmore, or
extending from near Edgemont to 23 miles south of Edgemont, moving
east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.

SOURCE...Automated observations.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Edgemont, Provo, Rumford, Ardmore, Cascade Falls and Cottonwood
Springs Dam.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 19/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:04PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 704 PM MDT, Automated observations a strong thunderstorm 8 miles
northeast of Clareton, or 18 miles west of Newcastle, moving
northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Automated observations.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Newcastle and Osage.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 19/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:08PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 708 PM MDT, Automated observations a line of showers extending
from over Gillette Airport to 14 miles south of Moorcroft, or
extending from 7 miles northwest of Gillette to 28 miles southeast of
Gillette, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Automated observations.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Gillette, Moorcroft, Wyodak Mine, Dry Fork Mine, Rawhide Mine,
Eagle Butte Mine, Buckskin Mine, Rozet, Camplex Event Facility and
Gillette Airport.

This includes Interstate 90 in Wyoming between Mile Markers 121 and
159.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 19/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:26PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 626 PM MDT, Automated observations a line of showers extending
from 15 miles south of Echeta to near Rochelle, or extending from 21
miles west of Gillette to 32 miles southeast of Wright, moving
northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Automated observations.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Gillette, Coal Creek Mine, Cordero Rojo Mine, Caballo Mine, Belle
Ayr Mine, Hilight Gas Plant, Wyodak Mine, Dry Fork Mine, Rawhide
Mine, Eagle Butte Mine, Buckskin Mine, Rochelle, Clareton, Camplex
Event Facility and Gillette Airport.

This includes Interstate 90 in Wyoming between Mile Markers 103 and
140.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 19/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 600 PM MDT, Automated observations a line of showers extending
from 8 miles northwest of Savageton to over NARM Mine, or extending
from 24 miles northwest of Wright to 20 miles southeast of Wright,
moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Automated observations.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Wright, Reno Junction, Hilight Gas Plant, Black Thunder Mine, NARM
Mine North, NARM Mine, Savageton and Rochelle.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 17/09/2026
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 17 at 6:48AM MDT until September 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
* WHAT...Visibility less than one quarter mile in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern
South Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 15/09/2026
Wind Advisory issued September 14 at 8:55PM MDT until September 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
The very strong wind gusts have been diminishing this evening.
Isolated wind gusts are still possible overnight but the overall
expected trend is for wind speeds to continue to decrease.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 14/09/2026
Wind Advisory issued September 14 at 2:33PM MDT until September 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of northwestern South Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control,
especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds
can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 14/09/2026
Wind Advisory issued September 14 at 4:18AM MDT until September 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northwestern South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control,
especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles, or for those
pulling trailers. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced
visibility, and flying debris. The strong winds will cause extreme
fire danger across portions of northwestern South Dakota.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 14/09/2026
Wind Advisory issued September 13 at 8:15PM MDT until September 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northwestern South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control,
especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles, or for those
pulling trailers. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced
visibility, and flying debris.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 13/09/2026
Wind Advisory issued September 13 at 12:31PM MDT until September 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northwestern South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control,
especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds
can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 11/09/2026
🚨 Red Flag Warning issued September 11 at 11:37AM MDT until September 11 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE
TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS,
FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA, CUSTER COUNTY PLAINS, PINE RIDGE AREA,
BADLANDS AREA, BENNETT COUNTY AREA, AND WESTON COUNTY PLAINS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 317, 321, 322, 325, 326, 332,
and 333.

* TIMING...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.

* WINDS...Gradually shifting from west to north at 15 to 25 MPH with
gusts up to 35 MPH.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 to 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 11/09/2026
🚨 Red Flag Warning issued September 11 at 6:05AM MDT until September 11 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
MDT THIS EVENING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA, CUSTER COUNTY PLAINS,
PINE RIDGE AREA, BADLANDS AREA, BENNETT COUNTY AREA, AND WESTON
COUNTY PLAINS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 317, 321, 322, 325, 326, 332,
and 333.

* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MDT this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 10/09/2026
🚨 Red Flag Warning issued September 10 at 11:12AM MDT until September 11 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT FRIDAY DUE TO
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, FALL
RIVER COUNTY AREA, CUSTER COUNTY PLAINS, PINE RIDGE AREA, BADLANDS
AREA, BENNETT COUNTY AREA, AND WESTON COUNTY PLAINS...

The National Weather Service in Rapid City SD has issued a Red Flag
Warning.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 317, 321, 322, 325, 326, 332,
and 333.

* TIMING...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Friday.

* WINDS...Gradually shifting from west to north at 15 to 25 MPH with
gusts up to 35 MPH.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 to 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 07/09/2026
🚨 Red Flag Warning issued September 7 at 9:33AM MDT until September 7 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING DUE
TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA,
NORTHERN CAMPBELL, SOUTHERN CAMPBELL, CROOK COUNTY PLAINS, AND WESTON
COUNTY PLAINS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 314, 315, 316, 317, and 322.

* TIMING...Until 7 PM MDT this evening.

* WINDS...West to southwest winds 15 to 25 MPH with gusts up to 35
MPH.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity as low as 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 07/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 7:22AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 722 AM MDT /822 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of
strong thunderstorms extending from 9 miles southeast of Midland to
near Parmelee, or extending from 24 miles east of Kadoka to 19 miles
southwest of White River, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
White River, Norris, Cedar Butte, Corn Creek, Black Pipe, Swift
Bear and Horse Creek.

This includes Interstate 90 in South Dakota between Mile Markers 165
and 174.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 07/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 5:35AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 535 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Snake Butte, or 22 miles northwest of Martin, moving northeast at 35
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.

Locations impacted include...
Wanblee, Potato Creek, George Town and Snake Butte.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 07/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 2:43AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 243 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Porcupine, or 18 miles northeast of Pine Ridge, moving northeast at
30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Porcupine, Kyle, Manderson, Wounded Knee, Evergreen, Sharps Corner,
Thunder Valley, Goose Neck Housing, Porcupine Butte Housing,
Lonesome Valley, Kyle North Route Housing, Rockyford, Wolf Creek
Housing, Yellow Bear Canyon, southern Badlands National Park and
Pine Ridge Reservation.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 07/09/2026
🚨 Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 7 at 1:16AM MDT until September 7 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
SVRUNR

The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Custer County in southwestern South Dakota...
South Central Meade County in west central South Dakota...
Central Pennington County in west central South Dakota...

* Until 200 AM MDT.

* At 116 AM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Farmingdale,
or 18 miles east of Rapid City, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
New Underwood, Farmingdale, Caputa, Hereford, Viewfield, Curlew
Lake, Railroad Buttes, Thompson Butte and Rapid City Airport.

This includes Interstate 90 in South Dakota between Mile Markers 68
and 90.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 07/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 1:05AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 105 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Thompson Butte, or 16 miles southeast of Rapid City, moving northeast
at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Eastern Rapid City, Rapid Valley, Ellsworth Air Force Base, Box
Elder, New Underwood, Hermosa, Caputa, Farmingdale, Folsom,
Thompson Butte, Rapid City Airport, Railroad Buttes, Black Gap and
Hart Ranch.

This includes Interstate 90 in South Dakota between Mile Markers 58
and 88.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 07/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 7 at 12:28AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 1228 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from near northern Wind Cave National Park to
5 miles south of Prairie Winds Casino, or extending from 11 miles
southeast of Custer to 25 miles west of Pine Ridge, moving northeast
at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Hermosa, Oral, Buffalo Gap, Pringle, Fairburn, Smithwick, Red
Shirt, Prairie Winds Casino, Dry Wood Housing, Hayward, Red Shirt
Table Overlook, Intersection of Red Shirt and Cuny Table Roads, Hay
Canyon Butte, Buffalo Corrals, Wind Cave National Park, State Game
Lodge, Custer State Park, Blue Bell, Black Hills Playhouse and
Legion Lake.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 07/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 11:49PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 1149 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles northeast of Osage, or 15 miles northwest of Newcastle, moving
northeast at 30 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...
Osage, Buckhorn and Inyan Kara Mountain.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 07/09/2026
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 11:33PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD Additional Details Here.
At 1133 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms near Ardmore, or 18 miles south of Edgemont, moving
northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...
Edgemont, Provo, Rumford, Ardmore, Cascade Falls and Angostura
Reservoir.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 07/09/2026
🚨 Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 6 at 11:42PM MDT until September 6 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small
hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain are still possible with this
thunderstorm.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 07/09/2026
🚨 Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 6 at 11:26PM MDT until September 6 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
At 1126 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles northeast
of Osage, or 15 miles northwest of Newcastle, moving northeast at 25
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Osage, Four Corners and Inyan Kara Mountain.
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Alerts from NWS Rapid City SD (UNOFFICIAL) @unr.nws-bot.us · 07/09/2026
🚨 Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 6 at 11:02PM MDT until September 6 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD 🚨 Additional Details Here.
At 1102 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Osage, or 14
miles west of Newcastle, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Osage, Four Corners and Inyan Kara Mountain.
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