South Dakota Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/04/2026 16:47

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 6:47PM CDT until July 4 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 647 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles west of Polo, or 19 miles north of Highmore, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. At 632 PM, 1 inch hail was reported 14 miles south-southeast of Seneca. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of Northwestern Hand and Northeastern Hyde Counties.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and has produced large hail.
Area Description: 
Hand, SD; Hyde, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD