South Dakota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/25/2026 17:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 7:03PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 25, 2026 - 5:03pm
Expires: 
July 25, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 703 PM CDT /603 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from over Promise to near Agar, or extending from 15 miles southwest of Mobridge to 10 miles northwest of Onida, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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... Swiftbird, Promise, Swiftbird Day School and Sutton Bay Rec Area around 705 PM CDT. Whitlocks Bay Rec Area and Agar around 710 PM CDT. Gorman around 720 PM CDT. Blackfoot, Swan Creek Rec Area, Gettysburg and Cottonwood Lake Near Agar around 725 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: 
Walworth; Dewey; Potter; Sully
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov