South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 18:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 8:13PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 6:13pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 813 PM CDT /713 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 10 miles north of Mahto to 6 miles southwest of Trail City, or extending from 11 miles northeast of Mclaughlin to 14 miles east of Timber Lake, moving east at 45 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. The strong thunderstorms will be near... Wakpala, Trail City and Mahto around 815 PM CDT. Indian Memorial Rec Area, Grand River Casino and Mobridge around 820 PM CDT. Kenel and Promise around 825 PM CDT. Indian Creek Rec Area, Revheim Bay Rec Area and Glenham around 830 PM CDT. Pollock and New Everets Resort around 835 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm 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.
Area Description: 
Corson; Campbell; Walworth; Dewey
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD