Special Weather Statement 05/05/2025 15:44 for South Dakota areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 4:44PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 5, 2025 - 3:44pm
Expires: 
May 5, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 444 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Opal, or 18 miles southwest of Faith, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea to penny 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Meade County.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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.
Area Description: 
Northern Meade Co Plains
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD