Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Big Stone County MN and Grant County SD
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NWS Aberdeen SD issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Big Stone County MN and eastern Grant County SD until 8:30 PM CDT June 3, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- west central Minnesota and northeastern South Dakota
- Issued
- June 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Aberdeen SD
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in west central Minnesota and northeastern South Dakota.
Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Aberdeen SD. Effective from 7:47 PM CDT to 8:30 PM CDT on June 3, 2026. Alert type code: SVR.
Affected Areas
Southern Big Stone County in west central Minnesota and eastern Grant County in northeastern South Dakota. Storm was located over Strandburg (13 miles southwest of Milbank) at issuance, moving northeast at 30 mph. Expected near La Bolt around 7:55 PM CDT and Milbank around 8:00 PM CDT.
What You Should Do
For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 11:00 PM CDT for the area.
Expected Conditions
60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail (1.00 inch). Radar indicated. Hail damage to vehicles expected. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees possible.
Timeline
Alert effective June 3, 2026 at 7:47 PM CDT and expires June 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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