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Home Return to list Severe Thunderstorm Warning 0266 Issued by the Rapid City Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-11 19:47:57
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SDC019-093-120145-
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
647 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Butte County in northwestern South Dakota...
Central Meade County in west central South Dakota...
* Until 745 PM MDT.
* At 647 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Owl Butte, or
29 miles northeast of Sturgis, moving southeast at 45 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR NEWELL, OWL BUTTE, UNION CENTER.
HAZARD...90 mph wind gusts and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Automated observations.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be heavily damaged or destroyed. Homes and businesses
will have substantial roof and window damage. Expect
extensive tree damage and power outages.
* Locations impacted include...
Newell, Union Center, Plainview, Enning, Fairpoint, Stoneville,
Hereford, Red Owl, Mud Butte, White Owl, Marcus, Owl Butte, Curlew
Lake, Viewfield, Dears Ears Butte and Newell Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Seek shelter now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a
well-built structure. This storm has produced widespread destructive
winds and is capable of producing dangerous hail.
This is a dangerous situation with winds expected to produce damage
similar to a tornado. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a well-built structure. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are at
an enhanced risk for damage.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning is one of natures leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 4482 10353 4505 10335 4504 10296 4504 10276
4454 10207 4445 10227 4445 10228 4444 10228
4444 10229 4443 10230 4443 10231 4414 10292
4414 10304
TIME...MOT...LOC 0047Z 318DEG 38KT 4474 10317
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...90 MPH
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 20:00:28
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
700 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
SDC019-093-120145-
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Butte SD-Meade SD-
700 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM MDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BUTTE AND CENTRAL MEADE COUNTIES...
At 700 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southeast
of Owl Butte, or 28 miles northeast of Sturgis, moving southeast at
45 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR OWL BUTTE, UNION CENTER, ENNING.
HAZARD...90 mph wind gusts and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Automated observations.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will
be heavily damaged or destroyed. Homes and businesses will
have substantial roof and window damage. Expect extensive
tree damage and power outages.
Locations impacted include...
Union Center, Enning, Hereford, Fairpoint, Stoneville, Red Owl,
White Owl, Curlew Lake, Viewfield and Owl Butte.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Seek shelter now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a
well-built structure. This storm is capable of producing widespread
destructive winds and destructive hail.
This is a dangerous situation with winds expected to produce damage
similar to a tornado. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a well-built structure. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are at
an enhanced risk for damage.
&&
LAT...LON 4466 10342 4485 10315 4492 10292 4452 10211
4445 10227 4445 10228 4443 10230 4443 10231
4414 10292 4414 10304
TIME...MOT...LOC 0047Z 319DEG 37KT 4473 10317
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...90 MPH
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 20:12:28
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
712 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
SDC019-093-120145-
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Butte SD-Meade SD-
712 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM MDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BUTTE AND CENTRAL MEADE COUNTIES...
At 712 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 13 miles southwest
of Fairpoint, or 32 miles east of Sturgis, moving southeast at 40
mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR UNION CENTER, ENNING, HEREFORD.
HAZARD...90 mph wind gusts and three inch hail.
SOURCE...Automated observations.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will
be heavily damaged or destroyed. Homes and businesses will
have substantial roof and window damage. Expect extensive
tree damage and power outages.
Locations impacted include...
Union Center, Enning, Hereford, Fairpoint, Stoneville, Red Owl,
White Owl, Curlew Lake and Viewfield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Seek shelter now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a
well-built structure. This storm has produced widespread destructive
winds and is capable of producing destructive hail.
This is a dangerous situation with winds expected to produce damage
similar to a tornado. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a well-built structure. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are at
an enhanced risk for damage.
&&
LAT...LON 4463 10327 4482 10306 4483 10275 4452 10211
4445 10227 4445 10228 4443 10230 4443 10231
4414 10294 4414 10299
TIME...MOT...LOC 0100Z 313DEG 35KT 4467 10303
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...3.00 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...90 MPH
$$
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Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-11 20:22:29
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
722 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
SDC019-120132-
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Butte SD-
722 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN BUTTE
COUNTY...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for a
portion of northwest South Dakota.
&&
LAT...LON 4460 10303 4460 10296 4467 10296 4475 10289
4478 10265 4452 10211 4445 10227 4445 10228
4443 10230 4443 10231 4423 10275
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 313DEG 35KT 4459 10291
$$
SDC093-120145-
/O.CON.KUNR.SV.W.0266.000000T0000Z-260812T0145Z/
Meade SD-
722 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM MDT FOR
CENTRAL MEADE COUNTY...
At 722 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of
Union Center, or 37 miles east of Sturgis, moving southeast at 40
mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR UNION CENTER, ENNING, WHITE OWL.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and three inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Union Center, Enning, Red Owl, Stoneville, White Owl and Fairpoint.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Seek shelter now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a
well-built structure. This storm is capable of producing widespread
destructive winds and destructive hail.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning is one of natures leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 4460 10303 4460 10296 4467 10296 4475 10289
4478 10265 4452 10211 4445 10227 4445 10228
4443 10230 4443 10231 4423 10275
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 310DEG 34KT 4460 10290
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...3.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 20:22:29
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
722 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
SDC019-120132-
/O.CAN.KUNR.SV.W.0266.000000T0000Z-260812T0145Z/
Butte SD-
722 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN BUTTE
COUNTY...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for a
portion of northwest South Dakota.
&&
LAT...LON 4460 10303 4460 10296 4467 10296 4475 10289
4478 10265 4452 10211 4445 10227 4445 10228
4443 10230 4443 10231 4423 10275
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 313DEG 35KT 4459 10291
$$
SDC093-120145-
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Meade SD-
722 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM MDT FOR
CENTRAL MEADE COUNTY...
At 722 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of
Union Center, or 37 miles east of Sturgis, moving southeast at 40
mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR UNION CENTER, ENNING, WHITE OWL.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and three inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Union Center, Enning, Red Owl, Stoneville, White Owl and Fairpoint.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Seek shelter now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a
well-built structure. This storm is capable of producing widespread
destructive winds and destructive hail.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning is one of natures leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 4460 10303 4460 10296 4467 10296 4475 10289
4478 10265 4452 10211 4445 10227 4445 10228
4443 10230 4443 10231 4423 10275
TIME...MOT...LOC 0112Z 310DEG 34KT 4460 10290
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...3.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 20:35:59
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
735 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
SDC093-120145-
/O.CON.KUNR.SV.W.0266.000000T0000Z-260812T0145Z/
Meade SD-
735 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM MDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MEADE COUNTY...
At 735 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles south of
Union Center, or 40 miles northeast of Rapid City, moving southeast
at 35 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR UNION CENTER, ENNING, WHITE OWL.
HAZARD...Three inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Expect
shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and
vehicles.
Locations impacted include...
Union Center and Enning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Seek shelter now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a
well-built structure. This storm is capable of producing destructive
hail and widespread damaging winds.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning is one of natures leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
&&
LAT...LON 4454 10286 4461 10279 4465 10265 4449 10217
4445 10227 4445 10228 4443 10230 4443 10231
4426 10268
TIME...MOT...LOC 0122Z 307DEG 32KT 4456 10281
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...3.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH
$$
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Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-11 20:45:59
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
745 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
SDC093-120155-
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Meade SD-
745 PM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR SOUTHEASTERN MEADE
COUNTY...
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning that was previously in effect has
been reissued for Meade County and is in effect until 845 PM MDT.
Please refer to that bulletin for the latest severe weather
information.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM MDT for a
portion of west central South Dakota.
&&
LAT...LON 4454 10286 4461 10279 4465 10265 4449 10217
4445 10227 4445 10228 4443 10230 4443 10231
4426 10268
TIME...MOT...LOC 0135Z 307DEG 32KT 4449 10268
$$
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