Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:08PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

**Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:08PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD**

At 708 PM MDT, Automated observations a line of showers extending from over Gillette Airport to 14 miles south of Moorcroft, or extending from 7 miles northwest of Gillette to 28 miles southeast of Gillette, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Automated observations.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Gillette, Moorcroft, Wyodak Mine, Dry Fork Mine, Rawhide Mine, Eagle Butte Mine, Buckskin Mine, Rozet, Camplex Event Facility and Gillette Airport.

This includes Interstate 90 in Wyoming between Mile Markers 121 and 159.

**What You Should Do:**

Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

Strong winds associated with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Rapid City SD

- **Effective:** Sep 18, 2026 7:08 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 18, 2026 7:45 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*