High Winds Expected for Southern Campbell & Weston County Plains
A Special Weather Statement warns of wind gusts up to 50 mph for Southern Campbell and Weston County Plains, effective until 6:30 PM MDT. Seek shelter if lightning is present.
Residents in Southern Campbell and Weston County Plains should prepare for wind gusts up to 50 mph. A Special Weather Statement has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Rapid City, SD, effective from 6:00 PM MDT today, September 18, 2026, and expiring at 6:30 PM MDT.
Automated observations at 6:00 PM MDT indicated a line of showers extending from 8 miles northwest of Savageton to over NARM Mine, or from 24 miles northwest of Wright to 20 miles southeast of Wright, moving northeast at 25 mph. These conditions are expected to bring gusty winds that could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include Wright, Reno Junction, Hilight Gas Plant, Black Thunder Mine, NARM Mine North, NARM Mine, Savageton, and Rochelle.
The NWS advises close monitoring of the weather situation and preparedness for threatening conditions. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is also occurring with this storm; lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek safe shelter inside a building or vehicle immediately.
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