Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 2:42PM CDT until May 17 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 242 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Wagner, or 12
miles east of Pickstown, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
This severe storm will be near...
Wagner and Dante around 245 PM CDT.
At 240 pm...Quarter sized hail was reported 2 miles southeast of
Marty.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for south central
and southeastern South Dakota.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Charles Mix, SD
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
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