South Dakota Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07-02-2026 14:47

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 2 at 4:47PM CDT until July 2 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
TORFSD The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Beadle County in east central South Dakota... * Until 530 PM CDT. * At 447 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Virgil, or 7 miles west of Huron, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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... Huron around 455 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. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 5:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 5:30 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: 
Beadle, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD