South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/16/2026 21:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 11:12PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 9:12pm
Expires: 
June 16, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
At 1112 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Little Bend Rec Area, or 22 miles northwest of Fort Pierre, moving southeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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, Blunt, Spring Creek Rec Area, Grey Goose, Rousseau, Oahe Mission Rec Area, Canning, Overlook Rec Area, Okobojo Point Rec Area, Cow Creek Rec Area, West Shore Rec Area, and Chantier Creek Recreation Area.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Stanley; Sully; Hughes
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD