South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/27/2026 20:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 10:14PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 8:14pm
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
At 1013 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wendte to near Draper to near Intersection of Highway 83 and White River. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Murdo, Draper, Westover, Intersection of Highway 83 and White River, Wendte, and Van Metre.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for central South Dakota.
Area Description: 
Stanley; Jones
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD