Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Jones County, South Dakota
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NWS Aberdeen SD has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Jones County until 1:45 AM CDT August 11.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Jones County, South Dakota
- Issued
- August 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Aberdeen SD
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Aberdeen SD. Effective from 12:59 AM CDT to 1:45 AM CDT on August 11, 2026. Alert type code: SVR.
Affected Areas
Southwestern Jones County in central South Dakota. The storm was located 7 miles southwest of Capa or 19 miles northwest of Murdo at 12:59 AM CDT and will be near Okaton around 1:20 AM CDT and Murdo around 1:35 AM CDT.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
Ping pong ball size hail (1.50 inches) and 60 mph wind gusts. Radar indicated. Storm moving southeast at 30 mph.
Timeline
Warning in effect until 1:45 AM CDT August 11, 2026. Immediate urgency with observed certainty.
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