South Dakota Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Severe | Effective 05/31/2026 16:53

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 6:53PM CDT until May 31 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 31, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires: 
May 31, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 653 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Canistota, or near Lake Vermillion State Recreation Area, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near... Lake Vermillion State Recreation Area and Montrose around 700 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
McCook, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD