South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/27/2026 22:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 12:23AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 27, 2026 - 10:23pm
Expires: 
June 27, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description: 
At 1223 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Spring Creek Colony to near Leola to near Long Lake Colony. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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... Frederick, Grassland Colony, Spring Creek Colony, Wetonka, Long Lake Colony, Elm Lake, and Barnard.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
McPherson; Brown
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD