Tornado Warning Issued for Southeastern Charles Mix and Gregory Counties, SD
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NWS Sioux Falls has issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Charles Mix and Gregory counties in south central South Dakota until 8:15 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- South Central South Dakota
- Issued
- September 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Sioux Falls SD
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Alert Details
A Tornado Warning (event code TOW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls SD. The alert is effective from September 7, 2026 at 7:37 PM CDT until September 7, 2026 at 8:15 PM CDT. Severity is Extreme with Immediate urgency and Observed certainty.
Affected Areas
- Southeastern Charles Mix County in south central South Dakota
- Southeastern Gregory County in south central South Dakota
The storm was located over Marty, or near Pickstown, moving northeast at 20 mph.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and quarter size hail (1.00 inch) was located over the area. Radar indicated rotation. Flying debris will be dangerous. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
Timeline
- Issued: September 7, 2026 at 7:37 PM CDT
- Effective until: September 7, 2026 at 8:15 PM CDT
- Storm near Pickstown and Marty around 7:40 PM CDT
- Storm near Wagner around 7:45 PM CDT
- Storm near Ravinia around 7:55 PM CDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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