Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Campbell, Corson, Dewey, Walworth Counties SD
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NWS Aberdeen has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for four north central South Dakota counties until 8:45 PM CDT on August 30.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central South Dakota
- Issued
- August 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Aberdeen SD
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Aberdeen SD at 7:56 PM CDT on August 30, 2026. The alert is effective immediately and expires at 8:45 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Campbell County, Eastern Corson County, Northeastern Dewey County, and Walworth County in north central South Dakota.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen SD.
Expected Conditions
At 7:56 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 9 miles north of Kenel to 7 miles northwest of Laplant, moving east at 45 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and small hail, with potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The storm will be near Mobridge, Revheim Bay Rec Area, Promise, Indian Memorial Rec Area, Kenel, Grand River Casino and Wakpala around 8:00 PM CDT; Pollock and Indian Creek Rec Area around 8:05 PM CDT; Blackfoot and Glenham around 8:10 PM CDT; New Evarts Resort and Herreid around 8:15 PM CDT; and Mound City and Swan Creek Rec Area around 8:20 PM CDT.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 7:56 PM CDT until 8:45 PM CDT on August 30, 2026.
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