First published 9/19/2026, 12:38:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 12:38:15 AM

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:26PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

The National Weather Service office in Rapid City, SD issued a Special Weather Statement on September 18 at 6:26 PM MDT. The supplied source fields contain no additional details about the nature of the statement.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Official NWS statements indicate potentially hazardous weather or conditions that may affect public safety and travel in the Rapid City area; local residents and travelers may need to check the full alert for guidance.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:26PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

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