South Dakota Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/25/2026 18:53

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 25 at 8:53PM CDT until July 25 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 25, 2026 - 6:53pm
Expires: 
July 25, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 853 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Richmond Lake Rec Area, or 11 miles northwest of Aberdeen, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of Northeastern Edmunds, Southeastern McPherson and Northwestern Brown Counties.
Instruction: 
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing widespread damaging winds. Wind damage with this storm will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen SD.
Area Description: 
Brown, SD; Edmunds, SD; McPherson, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD