Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Bennett County, South Dakota
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 8 at 6:01AM MDT until August 8 at 7:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
SVRUNR The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Todd County in south central South Dakota... Southeastern Bennett County in southwestern South Dakota... * Until 700 AM MDT /800 AM CDT/. * At 601 AM MDT /701 AM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of Harrington, or 27 miles east of Martin, 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... Spring Creek and southwestern Rosebud Reservation.
Effective August 8, 2026 at 8:01 AM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Rapid City SD
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Last Checked
3 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Bennett County, South Dakota?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (3 hours ago). It's set to expire August 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.
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