South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 20:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 10:35PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 8:35pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 1035 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 18 miles north of Hecla to 6 miles north of Frederick, or extending from 27 miles northwest of Britton to 24 miles northeast of Leola, moving southeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Hecla and Frederick around 1040 PM CDT. Sunset Colony around 1055 PM CDT. Westwood Colony and Houghton around 1100 PM CDT. Britton, Amherst and Kidder around 1105 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: 
Brown; Marshall
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD