South Dakota Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Severe | Effective 06/02/2026 13:43

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 2:43PM MDT until June 2 at 3:15PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 2, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires: 
June 2, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 242 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles east of Cactus Flat, or 14 miles southwest of Philip, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Philip, Cactus Flat, and Minuteman Missile Visitors Center. This includes Interstate 90 in South Dakota between Mile Markers 130 and 143.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Haakon, SD; Jackson, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD