South Dakota Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/29/2026 02:42

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 29 at 4:42AM CDT until June 29 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 29, 2026 - 2:42am
Expires: 
June 29, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
At 442 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Horse Creek, or near White River, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and tennis 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. Locations impacted include... Horse Creek, Swift Bear, White River, Wood, Butte Creek and Mosher.
Instruction: 
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building away from 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: 
Mellette, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD