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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Rapid City SD

1102 PM MDT Thu Jun 4 2026

 

SDZ044-050530-

Bennett SD-

1102 PM MDT Thu Jun 4 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN BENNETT COUNTY

THROUGH 1130 PM MDT...



At 1101 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near

Sunrise Housing, or near Martin, moving east at 40 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 hail damage to vegetation is 

         possible.



Locations impacted include...

Martin, Tuthill, LaCreek North Housing, Sunrise Housing, Vetal,

Harrington, and Lacreek Wildlife Refuge.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.

Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe

shelter inside a building or vehicle.



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.



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LAT...LON 4304 10186 4323 10180 4323 10125 4299 10125

      4300 10152

TIME...MOT...LOC 0501Z 274DEG 37KT 4313 10171 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



$$



KSmith