South Dakota Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/02/2026 14:30

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 2 at 4:30PM CDT until July 2 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
TORFSD The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Western Sanborn County in east central South Dakota... Northeastern Aurora County in south central South Dakota... Southeastern Jerauld County in central South Dakota... * Until 515 PM CDT. * At 430 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles northwest of Storla, or 15 miles north of Plankinton, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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... Woonsocket around 440 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Forestburg.
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.
Area Description: 
Aurora, SD; Jerauld, SD; Sanborn, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD