First published 9/19/2026, 1:17:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 1:17:15 AM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Rapid City SD (issued Sep 18 7:08 PM MDT)

The National Weather Service office in Rapid City, SD issued a Special Weather Statement on September 18 at 7:08 PM MDT (2026-09-19T01:08:00Z). The supplied source record contains the alert title and timestamp but does not include the alert text or specific hazard details.

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: 9/10How 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: 5/10The 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: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

An official NWS Special Weather Statement signals potential near-term weather impacts for the Rapid City area. Even without the full statement text, nearby residents and travelers should be aware an official weather alert was issued and seek the full product for guidance.

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

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