Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for South Dakota Counties
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NWS Aberdeen has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Edmunds, Faulk, Brown, and Spink counties in South Dakota until 1:15 AM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central and Northeastern 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 at 12:09 AM CDT on August 25, 2026. The alert is effective immediately and expires at 1:15 AM CDT on August 25, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southeastern Edmunds County, northeastern Faulk County, southwestern Brown County, and northwestern Spink County in South Dakota. The storm was located near Ipswich and will be near Pembrook Colony around 12:20 AM CDT.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Expected Conditions
At 12:09 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ipswich moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail (1.25 inches).
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 12:09 AM CDT until 1:15 AM CDT on August 25, 2026.
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