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
Sender: