South Dakota Tornado Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 13:06

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 3:06PM CDT until May 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 1:06pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 306 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Tripp, or 13 miles northwest of Tyndall, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Tripp and Kaylor around 310 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Scotland.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Bon Homme, SD; Hutchinson, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD