South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/25/2026 12:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 2:16PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 25, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires: 
July 25, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 216 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Okaton, or 17 miles southwest of Murdo, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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 thunderstorm will be near... Okaton around 240 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: 
Jones
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov