South Dakota Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Severe | Effective 05/31/2026 16:30

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 6:30PM CDT until May 31 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 31, 2026 - 4:30pm
Expires: 
May 31, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
SVRABR The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern McPherson County in north central South Dakota... * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 630 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over 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 thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern McPherson County.
Instruction: 
Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows.
Area Description: 
McPherson, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD