Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Oglala Lakota 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 17 at 6:29PM MDT until August 17 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
SVRUNR The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Bennett County in southwestern South Dakota... Southwestern Jackson County in southwestern South Dakota... East Central Oglala Lakota County in southwestern South Dakota... * Until 730 PM MDT. * At 629 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Yellow Bear Canyon, or 23 miles northwest of Martin, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Yellow Bear Canyon around 645 PM MDT. Allen around 655 PM MDT. Other locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Pine Ridge Reservation.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 8:29 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Rapid City SD
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing widespread damaging winds and large hail.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Oglala Lakota 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 (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET.
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