South Dakota Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 09-01-2026 18:48

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued September 1 at 8:48PM CDT until September 1 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 1, 2026 - 6:48pm
Expires: 
September 1, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
TORFSD The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a * Tornado Warning for... West central Clay County in southeastern South Dakota... Southeastern Yankton County in southeastern South Dakota... * Until 915 PM CDT. * At 848 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over St. Helena, or 10 miles southeast of Yankton, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Meckling around 900 PM CDT.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 9:15 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 9:15 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Clay, SD; Yankton, SD
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov