South Dakota Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Severe | Effective 06/09/2026 21:52

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 9 at 11:52PM CDT until June 10 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 9, 2026 - 9:52pm
Expires: 
June 9, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
At 1151 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Letcher to near Loomis to 10 miles west of Ethan, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Public. At 1131 PM CDT, a 67 mph wind gust was reported 5 miles west of Plankinton, SD. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Mitchell, Plankinton, Alexandria, Mount Vernon, Emery, White Lake, Ethan, Stickney, Letcher, Carthage, Artesian, Fulton, Fedora, Loomis, Roswell, Storla, Farmer, Aurora Center, and Grass Ranch Colony.
Instruction: 
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for south central and central South Dakota. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for southeastern and east central South Dakota. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from windows.
Area Description: 
Aurora, SD; Brule, SD; Davison, SD; Hanson, SD; Miner, SD; Sanborn, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD