South Dakota Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/22/2026 16:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 6:25PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 4:25pm
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 625 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Capa, or 23 miles northwest of Murdo, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Murdo, Capa, Wendte, and Van Metre.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Stanley; Jones
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD