Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Edmunds and McPherson Counties, SD
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NWS Aberdeen has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Edmunds County and southeastern McPherson County until 11:45 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central South Dakota
- Issued
- August 25, 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 24 at 11:03 PM CDT. The alert is effective from 11:03 PM CDT until 11:45 PM CDT on August 24, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers North Central Edmunds County and Southeastern McPherson County in north central South Dakota. The storm will be near Plainview Colony and Leola around 11:35 PM CDT.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Expected Conditions
At 11:03 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles south of Long Lake, or 13 miles west of Leola, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 11:03 PM CDT to 11:45 PM CDT on August 24, 2026.
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