Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Haakon and Jackson Counties, South Dakota
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NOAA issued it on April 22, 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Haakon County and northeastern Jackson County in South Dakota until 7:00 PM MDT, with hazards including 60 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Western South Dakota
- Issued
- April 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Rapid City 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 Western South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Rapid City, SD, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. This alert is effective from 5:58 PM MDT on April 22, 2026, until 7:00 PM MDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects southern Haakon County and northeastern Jackson County in west central and southwestern South Dakota. Specific locations include Philip, Kadoka, Milesville, Belvidere, Ottumwa, Billsburg, Cottonwood, Nowlin, and Grindstone Butte. It also includes Interstate 90 in South Dakota between Mile Markers 139 and 165.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows, as wind damage may occur before rain or lightning.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts, which could cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Radar indicates possible hail up to 0.75 inches in size.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 5:58 PM MDT on April 22, 2026, and ends at 7:00 PM MDT on April 22, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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