Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Aberdeen, SD
Issued by NWS Aberdeen, SD
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
603 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
SDZ015-016-122330-
Potter SD-Dewey SD-
603 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026 /503 PM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026/
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL DEWEY AND WESTERN
POTTER COUNTIES UNTIL 630 PM CDT /530 PM MDT/...
At 603 PM CDT /503 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm over Whitlocks Bay Rec Area, or 13 miles west of
Gettysburg, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
The strong thunderstorm will be near...
Whitlocks Bay Rec Area and Swiftbird around 605 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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.
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LAT...LON 4500 10038 4519 10037 4522 10004 4494 10004
TIME...MOT...LOC 2303Z 268DEG 11KT 4506 10021
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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