Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Edmunds, Potter, Walworth Counties SD
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NWS Aberdeen has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 7:30 PM CDT for southwestern Edmunds, northeastern Potter, and southeastern Walworth counties in north central South Dakota.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central South Dakota
- Issued
- August 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Aberdeen SD
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Aberdeen SD. The alert is effective from August 29 at 6:30 PM CDT until August 29 at 7:30 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southwestern Edmunds County, northeastern Potter County, and southeastern Walworth County in north central South Dakota. The storm was located 7 miles southeast of Lowry or 7 miles west of Hoven at 6:30 PM CDT and will be near Hoven around 6:55 PM CDT.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Expected Conditions
At 6:30 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was producing ping pong ball size hail (1.50 inches) and 60 mph wind gusts. Torrential rainfall is also occurring and may lead to flash flooding.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 6:30 PM CDT to 7:30 PM CDT on August 29, 2026.
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