South Dakota Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/02/2026 14:26

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 2 at 4:26PM CDT until July 2 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:26pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 425 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of Danforth to near Wessington Springs to 13 miles north of White Lake, 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... 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