South Dakota Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/02/2026 13:16

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 3:16PM CDT until July 2 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
SVRABR The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Hand County in central South Dakota... Northeastern Buffalo County in central South Dakota... * Until 400 PM CDT. * At 315 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gann Valley, or 23 miles north of Kimball, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 314 PM, golf ball sized hail was reported 11 miles northeast of Gann Valley. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Danforth.
Instruction: 
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows.
Area Description: 
Buffalo, SD; Hand, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD