6.30.01
Rapid City, South Dakota
Severe thunderstorms developed over eastern Wyoming and western South Dakota as a weak short wave moved over the area. A storm that formed over the Black Hills earlier in the afternoon produced 1.75 inch hail in Hill City causing damage to vehicles and campers. A multicellular thunderstorm started to develop north of Ellsworth AFB around 530 pm. By 630 pm, the storm was well organized and had a classic supercell appearance. It remained strong for about 1/2 hour before rapidly dissipating.
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