Hail, Weston
- When
- June 28, 6:08 PM MST
- Where
- Weston County, 0.82 mi SSE of Newcastle
- Measured
- 1 in hail
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 43.849, -104.195
Hail in Wyoming, June 28, 2017
A thunderstorm briefly became severe over Newcastle, producing hail to the size of quarters.
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The toll
- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- None recorded
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 1
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What happened
The episode as NWS UNR wrote it up.
A thunderstorm briefly became severe over Newcastle, producing hail to the size of quarters.
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jun 28, 4:05 PM MST, 2 hours 3 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 28, 4:05 PM MST, 2 hours 3 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion For Western SD and Northeastern WY National Weather Service Rapid City SD 505 PM MDT Wed Jun 28 2017 .DISCUSSION...(This Evening Through Wednesday) Issued at 309 PM MDT Wed Jun 28 2017 Current surface analysis shows low pressure over southeast WY, with frontal boundary hanging across southern WY and into the Central Plains. Upper level analysis shows near zonal flow across the region, with upper low across central Canada. Shortwave trough to the southwest of the low is digging southeast across the Canadian Rockies and into the northern Rockies. Regional radars show showers and thunderstorms have developed across the higher terrain of southern MT and WY, now pushing onto the Plains. KUDX radar shows some activity has now developed across northeast WY, with an isolated strong storm south of Rapid City. Temps are in the upper 70s and 80s with north to northwest winds in most places. Unsettled weather can be expected through at least early Friday as shortwave slides slowly southeast into the region. For late this afternoon into the evening, MLCAPE values will be most favorable for stronger storms from far northeast WY through the Black Hills and into parts of southwest SD, 500 to 1000 j/kg. Shear will be sufficient for possible short-lived supercells. Marginal risk looks appropriate for this afternoon/early evening with hail up to around quarter size and gusty winds possible with the stronger storms. Isolated to scattered showers and storms will linger overnight and into Thursday morning across much of the area. There should be a break in most areas during the late morning and early afternoon Thursday before more activity develops later in the afternoon and evening. The threat for stronger storms looks to remain across mostly far southern SD and possibly into southern parts of northeast WY where the better instability and shear will be in place. Highs Thursday will be on the cooler side, mostly in the 70s, with some 60s over northeast WY and the Black Hills. Any lingering activity should be limited to eastern portions of the CWA on Friday as the main shortwave exits the region. Ridge will build over the Rockies on Friday behind the exiting wave and then slowly push east into the area over the weekend, with mainly dry and warmer conditions expected. Ridge looks to break down late in the weekend as shortwave energy crosses the region. Will keep chances for storms later Sunday into Sunday night, especially for areas south and east of the Black Hills. Isolated storms are possible Monday as well. Building ridge may keep Independence Day dry and warm. && .AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS Through 00Z Thursday Evening) Issued At 502 PM MDT Wed Jun 28 2017 Scattered TSRA over northeastern Wyoming and far western South Dakota will spread eastward across the rest of western South Dakota tonight, with local MVFR conditions. Some of the thunderstorms this evening may be severe with large hail and damaging wind gusts. && .UNR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... SD...None. WY...None. && DISCUSSION...26 AVIATION...10
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 28, 3:22 AM MST, 14 hours 46 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Rapid City SD 422 AM MDT Wed Jun 28 2017 SDZ024>030-041-042-072-074-WYZ054>058-071-291300- Northern Black Hills-Northern Foot Hills-Rapid City- Southern Foot Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills- Custer Co Plains-Fall River-Oglala Lakota- Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills-Hermosa Foot Hills-Northern Campbell- Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Wyoming Black Hills-Weston- Northeastern Crook- 422 AM MDT Wed Jun 28 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 Expected scattered thunderstorms today and tonight. Isolated severe thunderstorms with marginally severe hail and damaging winds are possible this afternoon and evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Scattered thunderstorms will occur during the day 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>014-031-032-043-046-073-291300- Harding-Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach- Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Jackson-Mellette- Southern Meade Co Plains- 422 AM MDT Wed Jun 28 2017 /522 AM CDT Wed Jun 28 2017/ This Hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central South Dakota...and western South Dakota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Scattered thunderstorms will occur today, but organized severe thunderstorms are not expected. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Scattered thunderstorms will occur through sunset 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 SDZ044-047-049-291300- Bennett-Todd-Tripp- 422 AM MDT Wed Jun 28 2017 /522 AM CDT Wed Jun 28 2017/ This Hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central South Dakota...and western South Dakota. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight Scattered thunderstorms will occur today, but organized severe thunderstorms are not expected. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday Scattered thunderstorms will occur Thursday. Isolated severe thunderstorms with marginally severe hail and damaging winds are possible Thursday afternoon and early evening. .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
Local storm report, Jun 28, 3:15 PM MST, 2 hours 53 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RAPID CITY SD
415 PM MDT WED JUN 28 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0410 PM TSTM WND GST HULETT 44.68N 104.60W
06/28/2017 M60 MPH CROOK WY TRAINED SPOTTER
&&
KCLARKSpecial weather statement, Jun 28, 3:17 PM MST, 2 hours 51 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
417 PM MDT WED JUN 28 2017
SDZ027-029-030-074-282245-
Custer Co Plains SD-Hermosa Foot Hills SD-Southern Foot Hills SD-
Southern Black Hills SD-
417 PM MDT WED JUN 28 2017
...STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER SOUTH CENTRAL CUSTER AND NORTHEASTERN
FALL RIVER COUNTIES...
At 417 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Wind Cave Visitors Center, or near Hot Springs, moving northeast at
30 mph.
Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Hot Springs, Buffalo Gap, Wind Cave National Park, Cold Brook
Reservoir, Wind Cave Visitors Center and southeastern Custer State
Park.
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.
LAT...LON 4356 10358 4373 10326 4351 10302 4347 10318
4348 10322 4345 10326 4340 10346
TIME...MOT...LOC 2217Z 240DEG 28KT 4352 10343
JCSpecial weather statement, Jun 28, 3:49 PM MST, 2 hours 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Rapid City SD 449 PM MDT WED JUN 28 2017 SDZ030-041-042-282315- Custer Co Plains SD-Fall River SD-Oglala Lakota SD- 449 PM MDT WED JUN 28 2017 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER SOUTH CENTRAL CUSTER...NORTHWESTERN OGLALA LAKOTA AND NORTHEASTERN FALL RIVER COUNTIES... At 448 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Intersection of Red Shirt and Cuny Table Roads, or 23 miles east of Hot Springs, moving east at 35 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Red Shirt Table Overlook and Intersection of Red Shirt and Cuny Table Roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 4337 10307 4355 10316 4367 10277 4341 10260 TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 258DEG 30KT 4350 10301 JC
Special weather statement, Jun 28, 3:51 PM MST, 2 hours 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Rapid City SD 451 PM MDT WED JUN 28 2017 SDZ012-024-025-282315- Northern Black Hills SD-Butte SD-Northern Foot Hills SD- 451 PM MDT WED JUN 28 2017 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER SOUTHWESTERN BUTTE AND NORTHERN LAWRENCE COUNTIES... At 451 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Beulah, or 7 miles northwest of Spearfish, moving east at 40 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. Locations impacted include... Spearfish, southern Belle Fourche, Lead, Deadwood, Whitewood, Saint Onge, Central City, Crow Peak, Bridal Veil Falls and Spearfish Canyon. This Includes... Interstate 90 in South Dakota between Mile Markers 1 and 25. Interstate 90 in Wyoming near Mile Marker 207. 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. LAT...LON 4461 10357 4429 10367 4442 10406 4469 10406 TIME...MOT...LOC 2251Z 287DEG 35KT 4458 10398 JC
Local storm report, Jun 28, 4:17 PM MST, 1 hour 51 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RAPID CITY SD
517 PM MDT WED JUN 28 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0514 PM HAIL 1 NNW SHERIDAN LAKE 43.98N 103.47W
06/28/2017 M1.75 INCH PENNINGTON SD TRAINED SPOTTER
&&
KCLARKLocal storm report, Jun 28, 5:55 PM MST, 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RAPID CITY SD
655 PM MDT WED JUN 28 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0545 PM HAIL 3 ENE HERMOSA 43.85N 103.14W
06/28/2017 M1.00 INCH CUSTER SD PUBLIC
&&
KCLARKThe radar
The Rapid City radar (KUDX), 113 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 01:08 UTC.
Event by event
1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
What these are
- Hail
- Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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Sources
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 697029.