Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Potter, Dewey, Sully Counties SD
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NWS Aberdeen has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Potter, Dewey, and Sully counties in South Dakota until 1:45 AM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central and North Central South Dakota
- Issued
- August 30, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Aberdeen SD
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Aberdeen SD. Effective from August 30, 2026 at 12:39 AM CDT until August 30, 2026 at 1:45 AM CDT. Alert level: Severe. Certainty: Observed. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Northeastern Sully County in central South Dakota, East Central Dewey County in north central South Dakota, and Potter County in north central South Dakota. The storm was located over Whitlocks Bay Rec Area, or 13 miles west of Gettysburg, moving east at 25 mph.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter now inside an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen SD.
Expected Conditions
Three inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. This is a destructive storm for southeast Potter County. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 1:45 AM CDT on August 30, 2026. The severe thunderstorm will be near Whitlocks Bay Rec Area and Swiftbird around 12:40 AM CDT, Gorman around 12:50 AM CDT, and Gettysburg around 1:10 AM CDT.
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