South Dakota Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/02/2026 15:01

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 2 at 5:01PM CDT until July 2 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 501 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles south of Cavour, or 12 miles southeast of Huron, moving east at 45 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Sanborn and southeastern Beadle Counties.
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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Beadle, SD; Sanborn, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD