South Dakota Tornado Warning - Extreme | Effective 05-31-2026 17:06

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 31 at 7:06PM CDT until May 31 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 31, 2026 - 5:06pm
Expires: 
May 31, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
TORFSD The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Minnehaha County in southeastern South Dakota... Southeastern McCook County in southeastern South Dakota... * Until 745 PM CDT. * At 706 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Lake Vermillion State Recreation Area, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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... Lake Vermillion State Recreation Area and Humboldt around 710 PM CDT.
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. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 7:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 7:45 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
McCook, SD; Minnehaha, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD