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

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 6:12PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 25, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires: 
July 25, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 612 PM CDT /512 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from over Lantry to 8 miles northwest of Chantier Creek Recreation Area, or extending from over Lantry to 22 miles northwest of Fort Pierre, moving northeast at 45 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 thunderstorms will be near... Eagle Butte and Mission Ridge around 615 PM CDT. Parade around 630 PM CDT. Little Bend Rec Area around 635 PM CDT. Bush's Landing around 640 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by these strong thunderstorms include Cheyenne River Reservation and Lake Oahe.
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: 
Dewey; Potter; Stanley; Sully
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov