South Dakota Tornado Warning - Extreme | Effective 05/31/2026 19:04

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 31 at 9:04PM CDT until May 31 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 31, 2026 - 7:04pm
Expires: 
May 31, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 903 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located near Centerville, or 7 miles northwest of Beresford, moving east at 10 mph. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW! HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. The tornado will be near... Beresford around 910 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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