Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Corson County, SD
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NWS Aberdeen has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Corson County in north central South Dakota until 8:00 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Corson County, South Dakota
- Issued
- August 30, 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 on August 30 at 6:55 PM CDT. The alert is effective from 2026-08-30T18:55:00-05:00 until 2026-08-30T20:00:00-05:00.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Corson County in north central South Dakota. Locations impacted include Walker, Klein Ranch, Black Horse, Bullhead, Mclaughlin, Little Eagle, and Standing Rock Nation.
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 5:55 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 9 miles northwest of Walker to 6 miles north of Isabel, moving east at 40 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and small hail. Trained spotters reported 60 mph wind gusts estimated 3 miles southeast of Watauga. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 8:00 PM CDT on August 30, 2026. The storm will be near Walker, Klein Ranch and Black Horse around 6:00 PM MDT, Bullhead around 6:05 PM MDT, Mclaughlin around 6:25 PM MDT, and Little Eagle around 6:30 PM MDT.
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