South Dakota Tornado Warning - Extreme | Effective 05/31/2026 18:55

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 31 at 8:55PM CDT until May 31 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 31, 2026 - 6:55pm
Expires: 
May 31, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 854 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Centerville, or 8 miles northwest of Beresford, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Lincoln and southeastern Turner Counties.
Instruction: 
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Lincoln, SD; Turner, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD