Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Minnehaha, SD
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- Minnehaha
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What is happening
At 717 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Baltic, or 12 miles north of Sioux Falls, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 714 PM, a trained spotter reported quarter sized hail near the Baltic exit on I-29. IMPACT...Hail damage...
What the bulletin says to do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls.
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Bulletin details
At 717 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Baltic, or 12 miles north of Sioux Falls, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 714 PM, a trained spotter reported quarter sized hail near the Baltic exit on I-29. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near... Garretson and Palisades State Park around 720 PM CDT. Sherman around 725 PM CDT.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 20 at 7:18PM CDT until August 20 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Official revision - Alert
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 20 at 7:09PM CDT until August 20 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Sioux Falls SD. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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