Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Lyon, Rock, Lincoln, Minnehaha Counties
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NWS Sioux Falls has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 12:15 AM CDT for parts of Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota, with 60 mph winds and 1.25-inch hail observed.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Iowa, Southwestern Minnesota, Southeastern South Dakota
- Issued
- June 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Sioux Falls 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 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern Iowa, Southwestern Minnesota, Southeastern South Dakota.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by the National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD. The alert is effective from May 24 at 11:29 PM CDT until May 25 at 12:15 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Northwestern Lyon County in northwestern Iowa, Southwestern Rock County in southwestern Minnesota, Southeastern Minnehaha County in southeastern South Dakota, and Northwestern Lincoln County in southeastern South Dakota. Locations in the path include Sioux Falls, Brandon, Harrisburg, Lake Alvin State Recreation Area, Corson, Rowena, Valley Springs, Larchwood, Hills, and Beaver Creek.
What You Should Do
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
Expected Conditions
At 11:29 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sioux Falls moving east at 30 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail (1.25 inches). Hail damage to vehicles is expected, along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 12:15 AM CDT on May 25.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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