South Dakota Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07-02-2026 12:58

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 2 at 2:58PM CDT until July 2 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
TORABR The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Buffalo County in central South Dakota... * Until 345 PM CDT. * At 258 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Gann Valley, or 17 miles north of Kimball, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 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 dangerous storm will be near... Gann Valley around 305 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 3:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 3:45 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Buffalo, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD