Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 2:51PM CDT until May 17 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 12:51pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 251 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Aurora Center,
or 10 miles south of Plankinton, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Stickney.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for south central
South Dakota.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Aurora, SD
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov