South Dakota Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/02/2026 20:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 10:32PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 2, 2026 - 8:32pm
Expires: 
June 2, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 1032 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Medicine Butte, or 8 miles south of Lower Brule, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Lower Brule, Reliance, Medicine Butte, Counselor Creek Boat Access Area, Lake Sharpe, and eastern Lower Brule Reservation.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. 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. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.
Area Description: 
Lyman
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov