South Dakota Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Severe | Effective 05/31/2026 17:28

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 7:28PM CDT until May 31 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 31, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires: 
May 31, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 728 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Humboldt, or near Lake Vermillion State Recreation Area, moving east at 25 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. Locations impacted include... Humboldt.
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. 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; Minnehaha, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD