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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Overview

In the afternoon and evening of Sunday, June 28th, 2020, thunderstorms developed across northeastern WY, and moved across western SD. Several locations received damaging hail and winds. The largest hail reported was 2.25 inches, and the strongest wind reported was 83 mph. Several roofs were blown off, and hail damage was sustained to buildings and cars. Storms gradually dissipated as they shifted east Sunday evening. 

2S Lead, SD courtesy Bill H.
Rapid City
(A. Phelps)
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