South Dakota Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/02/2026 13:34

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 3:34PM CDT until July 2 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 334 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Etbauer Hill, or 15 miles east of Fort Thompson, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Hand and northeastern Buffalo Counties, including the following locations... eastern Crow Creek Reservation.
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 to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows. This thunderstorm is capable of producing all types of severe weather including extremely large hail, destructive straight line winds and tornadoes. Move quickly to a safe shelter, such as an interior room, a bathroom or closet or basement.
Area Description: 
Buffalo, SD; Hand, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD