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Special Weather Statement, NWS Rapid City, SD

June 5, 2017Perkins County, South Dakota

NWS Rapid City, SD issued this special weather statement at Jun 5, 2017, 7:21 PM MDT for Perkins County, South Dakota. It was in force for 39 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jun 5, 2017, 7:21 PM MDT (01:21 UTC)
Expired
Jun 5, 2017, 8:00 PM MDT
In force
39 min
Issued by
NWS Rapid City, SD

County Perkins County, SD

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The nearest sounding before it

Rapid City, SD (KRAP), launched 00:00Z, 1.4 hours before the alert went out and 152 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Rapid City, SD at 00:00Z on 2017-06-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 8 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Rapid City, SD at 00:00Z on 2017-06-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -85 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
8 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-176 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2933 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-85 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-88 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Rapid City, SD wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jun 5, 5:04 PM MDT, 2 hours 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 5, 5:04 PM MDT, 2 hours 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion For Western SD and Northeastern WY
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
504 PM MDT Mon Jun 5 2017

.DISCUSSION...(This Evening Through Monday)
Issued at 144 PM MDT Mon Jun 5 2017

Latest upper analysis shows a high amplitude SW-NE oriented upper
ridge extending from the SRN Rockies, across the nrn plains and
then northward across Manitoba to Hudson Bay. An upper trough is
currently approaching the forecast area from the west. The SFC
low/trough is currently moving from eastern MT/WY into the western
Dakotas with a cold front moving into southeastern MT. Very warm
temperatures currently exists across the forecast area, generally
in the mid 80s to lower 90s. With southeasterly winds, most
observations are showing dewpoints in the lower 50s, however
dewpoints adjacent to the western/downslope side of the Black
Hills are only in the mid 30 to mid 40s. Latest meso analysis
shows MUCAPE ranging from 500-1500J/KG with most areas remaining
capped at this time. The exception is over the nrn Black Hills
were an isolated thunderstorm had already developed earlier this
afternoon but couldn't sustain convection after moving
northeastward off the Black Hills. Shear will become most
favorable for possible supercells during the late afternoon and
early evening. As the cold front moves into the forecast area.
This will increasing chances for TSRA during the late aftn/eve.
Gusty winds look to be the main threat from any thunderstorms, but
can't rule out some large hail as well. The showers and
thunderstorms will continue to spread eastward over western South
Dakota tonight.

The cold front will continue to slowly move eastward, across
south central SD on Tuesday. The trailing shortwave will keep
chances for showers and storms across western and central SD on
Tuesday, before exiting the eastern parts of the forecast area
Tuesday night. Highs will be cooler on Tuesday behind the front,
with readings in the 70s and lower 80s.

There will be slight chances for showers and thunderstorms over
parts of northeastern Wyoming, the Black Hills and far
southwestern SD on Wednesday, with a better chance over
northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota on Thursday during
the afternoon and evening hours. The upper ridge will then build
back over the area late in the week, with drier weather and much
warmer than average temperatures. Slightly cooler air will arrive
behind a cold front on Sunday.

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS Through 18Z Tuesday)
Issued At 1045 AM MDT Mon Jun 5 2017

Scattered thunderstorms will  showers and thunderstorms spreading
eastward across the rest of western South Dakota overnight.
Strong wind gusts and large hail are possible this afternoon and
evening. The showers and thunderstorms will continue over parts of
southwestern and central South Dakota through Tuesday morning.
LCL MVFR conditions are expected near any showers or
thunderstorms.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS Through 00Z Tuesday Evening)
Issued At 500 PM MDT Mon Jun 5 2017

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will spreading eastward
across the area overnight. Strong wind gusts and large hail are
possible this afternoon and evening. The showers and thunderstorms
will continue over parts of southwestern and central South Dakota
into Thursday afternoon. LCL MVFR conditions are expected near
any showers or thunderstorms.

&&

.UNR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...None.
WY...None.
&&

DISCUSSION...10
AVIATION...10
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 5, 4:17 AM MDT, 15 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
417 AM MDT Mon Jun 5 2017

SDZ046-047-049-061300-
Mellette-Todd-Tripp-
517 AM CDT Mon Jun 5 2017

This Hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will develop late this
afternoon and tonight. A few storms may contain small hail and
gusts winds, but widespread severe storms are not expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday and Thursday, but organized
severe thunderstorms are not expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

SDZ001-002-012>014-024>032-041>044-072>074-WYZ054>058-071-061300-
Harding-Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-
Northern Black Hills-Northern Foot Hills-Rapid City-
Southern Foot Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Fall River-
Oglala Lakota-Jackson-Bennett-Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills-
Southern Meade Co Plains-Hermosa Foot Hills-Northern Campbell-
Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-Weston-
Northeastern Crook-
417 AM MDT Mon Jun 5 2017

This Hazardous weather outlook is for portions of the Black Hills
of South Dakota...western South Dakota...northeast Wyoming...and
the Black Hills of Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will develop later this
afternoon and persist into tonight. Isolated severe thunderstorms
are possible late this afternoon and early this evening. The main
threats will be damaging wind gusts and quarter size hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Thunderstorms are possible Wednesday through Friday, but organized
severe thunderstorms are not expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 5, 6:34 PM MDT, 47 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jun 5, 6:50 PM MDT, 31 minutes before
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Special weather statement, Jun 5, 7:06 PM MDT, 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
706 PM MDT MON JUN 5 2017

SDZ029-WYZ058-060130-
Southern Black Hills SD-Weston WY-
706 PM MDT MON JUN 5 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN CUSTER AND
SOUTHEASTERN WESTON COUNTIES UNTIL 730 PM MDT...

At 706 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Newcastle, moving east at 30 mph.

Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Elk Mountain Lookout.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4366 10435 4383 10427 4378 10384 4351 10390
TIME...MOT...LOC 0106Z 287DEG 26KT 4373 10422

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Special weather statement, Jun 5, 7:07 PM MDT, 14 minutes before
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Local storm report, Jun 5, 7:11 PM MDT, 10 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RAPID CITY SD
711 PM MDT MON JUN 05 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0707 PM     HEAVY RAIN       1 WSW DOWNTOWN NEWCASTL 43.85N 104.23W
06/05/2017  M1.38 INCH       WESTON             WY   BROADCAST MEDIA

            1.38 INCHES IN 45 MINUTES AND STILL RAINING. NO HAIL
            REPORTED

&&

AFOSCATO
Special weather statement, Jun 5, 7:21 PM MDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
721 PM MDT MON JUN 5 2017

SDZ001-002-060200-
Perkins SD-Harding SD-
721 PM MDT MON JUN 5 2017

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN HARDING AND
SOUTHWESTERN PERKINS COUNTIES UNTIL 800 PM MDT...

At 721 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Prairie City to 6 miles north of Zeona.
Movement was southeast at 20 mph.

Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Bison, Sorum, Date and Prairie City.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4559 10239 4504 10254 4524 10302 4567 10293
TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 296DEG 15KT 4557 10286 4528 10292

Carstens

The office that day

Everything else NWS Rapid City, SD issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 5, 6:34 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementUNRPerkins26 min
Jun 5, 7:39 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementUNRCuster36 min
Jun 5, 8:14 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementUNRFall River31 min
Jun 5, 8:19 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningUNRCuster, Fall River56 min
Jun 5, 8:44 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementUNRMeade46 min
Jun 5, 9:05 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementUNROglala Lakota25 min
Jun 5, 9:38 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementUNRMeade52 min
Jun 5, 10:01 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementUNRHaakon44 min
Jun 5, 6:10 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementUNRWeston35 min
Jun 5, 6:50 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementUNRWeston40 min
Jun 5, 7:06 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementUNRWeston24 min
Jun 5, 7:07 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementUNRWeston38 min
Jun 5, 9:55 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementUNRCrook35 min
Jun 5, 9:58 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementUNRCampbell32 min

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Special Weather Statements in South Dakota, 2017Every special weather statement in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.