South Dakota Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07-02-2026 16:13

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 2 at 6:13PM CDT until July 2 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
TORFSD The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southern Lake County in east central South Dakota... * Until 645 PM CDT. * At 613 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near Orland, or near Lake Herman State Park, moving east at 40 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. * These dangerous storms will be near... Madison, Lake Herman State Park, and Orland around 620 PM CDT. Wentworth around 625 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. 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 6:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 6:45 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: 
Lake, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD