South Dakota Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Severe | Effective 06/07/2026 17:41

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 7 at 6:41PM MDT until June 7 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 7, 2026 - 5:41pm
Expires: 
June 7, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 641 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sorum, or 29 miles east of Buffalo, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Reva, Sorum, Sheep Buttes, and Slim Buttes.
Instruction: 
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.
Area Description: 
Harding, SD; Perkins, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD