South Dakota Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/02/2026 16:42

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 2 at 6:42PM CDT until July 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 642 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Thomas, or near Castlewood, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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 tornado will be near... Thomas and Hayti around 645 PM CDT. Castlewood around 650 PM CDT. Claremont Colony around 655 PM CDT.
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: 
Hamlin, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD