Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Edmunds, Potter, and Walworth Counties in South Dakota
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NOAA issued it on April 23, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for southwestern Edmunds County, eastern Potter County, and eastern Walworth County in north central South Dakota until 9:45 PM CDT, with 70 mph wind gusts reported.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central South Dakota
- Issued
- April 23, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central South Dakota.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by NWS Aberdeen SD. It is effective from 8:58 PM CDT to 9:45 PM CDT on April 22, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects southwestern Edmunds County, eastern Potter County, and eastern Walworth County in north central South Dakota. Specific locations in the path include areas near Hoven and Bowdle.
What You Should Do
This is a dangerous situation. Seek shelter now inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Hail up to 0.75 inches is also indicated by radar.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 8:58 PM CDT on April 22, 2026, and expires at 9:45 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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