Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 1:44AM CDT until August 9 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 11:44pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 144 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles north of
Java, or 11 miles southwest of Eureka, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Campbell, Northwestern Edmunds,
Southwestern McPherson and Northeastern Walworth Counties.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Campbell, SD; Edmunds, SD; McPherson, SD; Walworth, SD
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov