South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/29/2026 01:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 3:43AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 29, 2026 - 1:43am
Expires: 
June 29, 2026 - 2:15am
Description: 
At 342 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Okaton, or 16 miles southwest of Murdo, moving north at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Murdo and Okaton.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for central South Dakota.
Area Description: 
Jones
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov