Hail in Wyoming, June 29, 2023

Area Forecast Discussion For Western SD and Northeastern WY
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
117 PM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023

.DISCUSSION...(This Evening Through Thursday)
Issued at 116 PM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023

Upper-level analysis shows split flow over the western
CONUS: a trough across much of the western US and ridging over the
far NW. Water vapor imagery indicates a couple shortwaves over the
Rockies. A couple of thunderstorms have developed over the central
BH early this afternoon. At the surface, high pressure rests over
WY, creating light NW winds across our CWA. Temperatures are rising
into the 70s and 80s.

Trough and embedded shortwaves will slowly push into the northern
plains today and Friday, sparking some thunderstorms across our
area.  The likeliest place for severe storms will be across our SW
CWA, where around 1500 J/kg MLCAPE will be collocated with 30-40 kts
of 0-6 km shear. Elsewhere, either shear or buoyancy will be weaker.
Heavy rain will be possible beneath any storm, but again the
greatest potential will be our SW CWA, where precipitable waters
will be around 150% of normal. CAMs depict storms initiating off the
Black Hills and northeastern WY this afternoon, and potentially
stronger storms across WY skirting our SW CWA this evening.

Thunderstorms will diminish in severity tonight, but showers and
weak storms, along with somewhat low clouds are expected to linger
across the southern CWA through much of Friday. As a result, lowered
highs for that area especially. More showers/storms are expected
Friday afternoon/evening as the main trough crosses our area. Weaker
shear/CAPE will decrease the threat for severe storms; however, an
expanded area of ~150% PW and weaker mean flow increases the risk
for heavy rain and potential flooding.

Upper ridging over the western CONUS will result in a warmer and
drier weekend, although a stray shower/storm cannot be ruled out.
Highs will be in the 80s on the plains, 70s in the Hills.

Early next week, a Canadian low pressure system will flatten the
ridge, its embedded shortwaves will bring returning active weather,
and a cold front will cool temperatures noticeably. The outlook for
July 4th includes chances for thunderstorms, highs in the upper 60s
to mid 80s, and breezy northwest winds.

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.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS Through 18Z Friday)
Issued At 1121 AM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023

Scattered to numerous TSRA will develop this afternoon and persist
into tonight, with the majority of activity near and south of
I-90. Local IFR conditions expected with the storms, but
otherwise, VFR conditions expected through 09z Friday. After 09z
Friday, IFR CIGS may develop over south central SD.

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

DISCUSSION...Pojorlie
AVIATION...Johnson

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
422 AM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023

SDZ001-002-012>014-032-046-049-073-WYZ054>056-071-301300-
Harding-Perkins-Butte-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-Haakon-
Mellette-Tripp-Southern Meade Co Plains-Northern Campbell-
Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Northeastern Crook-
422 AM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023 /522 AM CDT Thu Jun 29 2023/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and
evening, but severe thunderstorms are not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Scattered thunderstorms are expected Friday, but severe
thunderstorms are not expected at this time.

.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

SDZ024>031-041>044-047-072-074-WYZ057-058-301300-
Northern Black Hills-Northern Foot Hills-Rapid City-
Southern Foot Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Fall River-Oglala Lakota-
Jackson-Bennett-Todd-Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills-
Hermosa Foot Hills-Wyoming Black Hills-Weston-
422 AM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023 /522 AM CDT Thu Jun 29 2023/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western South
Dakota and northeastern Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

There is a marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms
this afternoon and evening, meaning that isolated severe storms
are possible. Primary hazards include large hail (1") and damaging
winds (60 MPH). Locally heavy rain may also occur, especially from
the Black Hills into portions of east-central Wyoming.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected Friday, but
organized severe thunderstorms are not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed today.

&&

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

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1248 PM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023

SDZ026-028-029-074-291930-
Hermosa Foot Hills SD-Central Black Hills SD-Southern Black Hills SD-
Rapid City SD-
1248 PM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Custer
and southwestern Pennington Counties through 130 PM MDT...

At 1248 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Black Elk Peak, or 3 miles south of Hill City, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Northern Custer State Park around 1255 PM MDT.
  Horse Thief Lake, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Black Hills
  Playhouse and Center Lake around 100 PM MDT.
  Keystone, Keystone Wye and Sheridan Lake around 105 PM MDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Hayward,
Rockerville, Bear Country, southwestern Rapid City and Reptile
Gardens.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 4377 10361 4393 10370 4412 10337 4384 10316
TIME...MOT...LOC 1848Z 250DEG 20KT 4388 10356

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

Johnson

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
149 PM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023

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

0135 PM     Hail             11 ESE Reno Junction    43.71N 105.28W
06/29/2023  E1.00 inch       Campbell           WY   Trained Spotter

&&

KP

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
208 PM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023

SDZ024-025-072-292100-
Northern Black Hills SD-Northern Foot Hills SD-
Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills SD-
208 PM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Meade
and southeastern Lawrence Counties through 300 PM MDT...

At 208 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 3
miles east of Brownsville, or 9 miles southeast of Lead, moving
northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Dalton Lake around 215 PM MDT.
  Galena around 220 PM MDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Tilford and Apple
Springs.

This includes Interstate 90 in South Dakota between Mile Markers 39
and 44.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 4417 10361 4426 10378 4446 10362 4426 10334
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 214DEG 11KT 4427 10362

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

Johnson

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
229 PM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023

WYZ055-292045-
Southern Campbell WY-
229 PM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Campbell County through 245 PM MDT...

At 228 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles northeast of Savageton, or 14 miles northwest of Wright. This
storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central
Campbell Count, north of Reno Junction.

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.

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LAT...LON 4405 10548 4389 10545 4382 10572 4403 10576
TIME...MOT...LOC 2028Z 118DEG 2KT 4395 10561

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JC

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
231 PM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023

SDZ028-292045-
Central Black Hills SD-
231 PM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central
Pennington County through 245 PM MDT...

At 231 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Redbank Spring Campground, or 14 miles northeast of Newcastle. This
storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Redbank Spring Campground around 245 PM MDT.

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.

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LAT...LON 4395 10406 4397 10406 4405 10398 4399 10383
      4391 10398
TIME...MOT...LOC 2031Z 216DEG 4KT 4397 10399

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

JC

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
235 PM MDT Thu Jun 29 2023

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

0235 PM     Rain             Hill City               43.93N 103.58W
06/29/2023  M1.34 inch       Pennington         SD   NWS Employee

            Total this afternoon

&&

KP