South Dakota Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Severe | Effective 05/31/2026 15:56

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 5:56PM CDT until May 31 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 31, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires: 
May 31, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 555 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Leola, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near... Leola around 600 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen.
Area Description: 
McPherson, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD