Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 4:13PM CDT until July 2 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 412 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 10 miles northeast of Gann Valley to 11 miles
southwest of Wessington Springs to 10 miles northeast of Kimball,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Kimball and Wessington Springs.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Aurora, SD; Brule, SD; Jerauld, SD
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
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