Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 4 at 10:01PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 4, 2026 - 8:01pm
Expires:
June 4, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1001 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of
Canning to 8 miles west of Intersection of Highway 83 and White
River. Movement was south at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Pierre, Fort Pierre, Murdo, Vivian, Draper, Okaton, Westover, Grey
Goose, Rousseau, Intersection of Highway 83 and White River, Canning,
Wendte, Overlook Rec Area, and Degrey Rec Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Aberdeen.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
these storms pass.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
central South Dakota.
Area Description:
Stanley; Sully; Hughes; Jones; Lyman
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD