Hail and Damaging Winds in South Dakota, June 2, 2026

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
155 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather this
evening, mainly along and west of a line from Eureka to Murdo. There
is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 out of 5) for severe storms east of this
line through the James River Valley. Large hail of 1-2" in diameter
and wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph are the main threats. Tornadoes
cannot be ruled out over north central SD for a few hours this
evening. Heavy rain is also possible that could lead to flash
flooding.

- Another Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather is in place
for storms Wednesday afternoon and evening mainly along and east of
the Missouri River. Large hail of 1-2" in diameter and wind gusts of
60 to 70 mph are the main threats. Tornadoes will also be a threat
in the evening over the James Valley and eastward. Areas west of the
Missouri River are under a Marginal Risk.

- Thursday, yet another Slight Risk for severe weather is in effect
along and south of US Highway 12. Areas to the north of US Highway
12 are under a Marginal Risk. Large hail of 1-2" in diameter will be
the main threat, with wind gusts of 60 mph and tornadoes possible as
secondary threats.

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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 141 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026

An active weather pattern continues over the next few days
with the threat for strong to severe storms and heavy rain at times,
that could lead to flash flooding, especially locations that have
recieved lots of rain over the past few days. Synoptic setup
consists of an upper low continuing to spin over MT/Canadian border
with southwest flow aloft. An embedded jet streak (40-60kts) lies
along the eastern side of the low over eastern WY/MT and western
Dakotas with a negative embedded shortwave that will move in over
western SD this evening, tracking east/northeast over central SD
through 06Z. 700-500mb lapse rates range between of 6-7.5C/km
tapping into the cooler air aloft with the highest values along
and west of the Mo River into western SD (up to 8C/KM there!).
At the surface, a cold front is stalled out vertically over the
western Dakotas (with a low on the front over eastern WY)
attached to the main low over southern Saskatchewan. By 00Z,
everything shifts just slightly east with the fropa draping
through north central SD and southwestward and actually
retrogrades back west by 06Z. Along and ahead of this front,
warm moist low levels continue with winds at the surface from
850 out of the south/southeast as dewpoints continue in the
upper 50s to the lower 60s with temps in the 80s and overall
sunny skies helping to destabilize the atmosphere, as the cap is
eroding, as cumulus cloud streets are developing along and west
of the James River.

CAPE has increased between 1000-2000j/kg (RAP indicates
2000-3500j/kg possible this evening!) over the CWA (highest
values over central SD) with bulk shear/EBWD out of the
south/southwest over central SD and west James Vally and
eastward between 20-40kts with the higher speeds over north
central SD. As storms track across the CWA this evening, values
do increase behind it to 30-40kts west of the James River.
Current radar has isolated to scattered storms over the western
Dakotas ahead of this front. Consensus of CAMs show these storms
moving in, and additional formation, tracking from ND through
north central SD and southwestward through western SD late this
afternoon to evening time frame per HRRR/REFS. Storms at this
point will either be evolved into a clustery line of storms or
in the process as this line will continue to track
east/northeast across central SD this evening as shear is/
becomes parallel to the boundary over central SD. HRRR indicates
the line breaking up over the James Valley (and more of a messy
cluster of storms) as shear and instability are weaker here.

The SPC continues with a Slight Risk (level 2/5) for severe storms
along and west of a line from Eureka to Murdo where we have this
better instability. Main threat will be large hail of 1-2" in
diameter with a Cig 1 intensity (2" diameter hail threat) for
locations west of the Missouri River. UH>150m2s2 does indicates the
potential for right moving supercells within this area of higher
CAPE/Shear (mainly Corson/Dewey) as 0-3 SRH is about
100-200m2s2. There is a 5% tornado risk over western
Corson/Dewey and westward and 2% tor threat east of here to the
Mo River (intensity Cig 1 meaning max expected EF2+). So any
supercells that do form have 0-1 SRH of 100-200m2s2 and 0-1km
shear of 20-30kts with STP between 0-1. RAP soundings out here
indicate a curved (smaller) hodographs for a few hours this
evening (~0Z-4Z) before diminishing as we transition into a
line of storms with more of a wind threat taking over. Lastly
wind gusts of 60 to potentially 70 mph with the higher wind gust
threat if we can get more of an organized line (help of LLJ) as
DCAPE is around 1000-1200 j/kg but dropping off the more east
you go in the CWA. There is a marginal risk (level 1/5) between
the Missouri and James River, as mentioned, storms will continue
to weaken as they track east/northeast east of the Mo River,
however, locations in this area could see quarter size hail and
60 mph wind gusts with any stronger storms. Lastly, PWAT values
are still running 1-1.50" with storm motion out of the southwest
between 20-30kts with upwind propagation of about 5-10kts. So
any stronger storms will produce heavy downpours that could lead
to flash flooding, especially for areas that have recieved
quite a bit of rain over the last few days. There is a slight
risk (15%) for flash flooding per WPC over north central SD.

For Wednesday, it is rinse and repeat as the cold front will be
draped from east central ND and southwestward through central SD at
12Z. HRRR indicates the possibility of additional clustery cells
moving in or developing over north central SD and convection that
could be ongoing leftover from the line breaking up east of the
James River through the late morning. By the afternoon through the
evening there is a slight shift eastward of the front as locations
along and behind Mo river will be behind the fropa and northwest
flow with locations mainly James Valley and eastward well within the
warm sector. Ahead of the front, meso parameters will be similar to
today with bulk shear a bit higher of 30-40kts. CAMs show convection
really firing up late afternoon east of the Mo River as
discrete/clusters form into a line James Valley and eastward into
the evening, tracking eastward with HRRR indicating the line exiting
our far eastern CWA around midnight for now. Due to this there is a
Slight Risk (Level 2/5) mainly for locations along and east of the
James River with a 2% tornado threat over the James Valley where
UH>150m2s2 highlights this supercell potential lining up with the
better low level shear/helicity coinciding with the bulk shear/cape
with the threat of hail up to 2". Wind gusts of 60-70 mph are
possible and once again heavy rain with the potential for flash
flooding. Another Slight Risk of severe weather is in place for
Thursday afternoon and evening with all severe modes possible. Still
a couple days out for exact setup but supercells and clusters of
storms are possibly Thursday afternoon and evening. Rainfall amounts
this evening through THursday evening have about a 40-60% chance of
amounts of an inch or more. As mentioned, any stronger storms may
lead to heavier rainfall amounts for any one location.

We will continue with rain and thunderstorms Friday before this low
and front move out and dry weather is forecast Saturday through most
of Sunday as a ridge builds aloft. This will also bring in warmer
air as temps are forecast in the upper 80s to lower 90s for the
weekend.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1215 PM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026

Terminals KABR,KATY,KPIR,KMBG

Ceilings and visibilities over the area should remain in VFR to MVFR
through the day and overnight for KABR and KATY. With storm and
shower chances moving in during the afternoon through the overnight,
KPIR and KMBG could see conditions decrease during those times.
There is a slight chance for severe storms this afternoon into the
overnight hours over KPIR and KMBG, and a marginal risk for severe
storms over KABR tonight. These storms could have hail of an inch to
two inches in diameter and locally strong wind gusts at times.
South to southeasterly winds will continue through the rest of
the day into Wednesday morning, with gusts this afternoon up to
25kts, approximately 30mph, at times. Winds will calm down
overnight and increase again Wednesday over KABR and KATY. There
is a bit of low level wind shear overnight after the storms
move past KPIR due to stronger winds aloft from the south.

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.ABR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...None.
MN...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...MMM
AVIATION...12

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
311 AM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026

SDZ003>005-009-010-015-016-033>035-045-030815-
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-Stanley-
Sully-Hughes-Jones-
311 AM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026 /211 AM MDT Tue Jun 2 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota and
north central South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather is in place for
storms moving into the area this evening. Large hail of 1-2" in
diameter and wind gusts of 60 miles per hour are the main threats.
Tornadoes cannot be ruled out over north central South Dakota, and
neither can heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

On Wednesday, a Slight Risk for severe weather is in place for
storms over northeastern and parts of central and north central South
Dakota in the afternoon and evening. Large hail of 1-2" in diameter
and wind gusts of 60 mph are the main threats. Tornadoes will also be
a threat in the evening. Areas west of the Missouri River are under
a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5).

On Thursday, another Slight Risk for severe weather is in effect
along and south of US Highway 12. Areas to the north of US Highway 12
are under a Marginal Risk. Large hail of 1-2" in diameter will be the
main threat, with wind gusts of 60 mph and tornadoes possible as
secondary threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be requested. Weather spotters are encouraged
to submit reports to the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. The
public can submit reports on our web page, Facebook page, or our X
feed.

SDZ006-017-018-036-037-048-051-030815-
Brown-Faulk-Spink-Hyde-Hand-Lyman-Buffalo-
311 AM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota, north
central South Dakota and northeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather is in place for
storms this evening. Large hail of 1" in diameter and wind gusts of
60 miles per hour are the main threats. Storms are expected to
dissipate as the progress into the James River Valley tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

On Wednesday, a Slight Risk for severe weather is in place for
storms over northeastern and parts of central and north central South
Dakota in the afternoon and evening. Large hail of 1-2" in diameter
and wind gusts of 60 mph are the main threats. Tornadoes will also be
a threat in the evening. Areas west of the Missouri River are under
a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5).

On Thursday, another Slight Risk for severe weather is in effect
along and south of US Highway 12. Areas to the north of US Highway 12
are under a Marginal Risk. Large hail of 1-2" in diameter will be the
main threat, with wind gusts of 60 mph and tornadoes possible as
secondary threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be requested. Weather spotters are encouraged
to submit reports to the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. The
public can submit reports on our web page, Facebook page, or our X
feed.

MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-019>023-030815-
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-
Deuel-
311 AM CDT Tue Jun 2 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota and
northeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

On Wednesday, a Slight Risk for severe weather is in place for
storms over northeastern and parts of central and north central South
Dakota in the afternoon and evening. Large hail of 1-2" in diameter
and wind gusts of 60 mph are the main threats. Tornadoes will also be
a threat in the evening. Areas west of the Missouri River are under
a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5).

On Thursday, another Slight Risk for severe weather is in effect
along and south of US Highway 12. Areas to the north of US Highway 12
are under a Marginal Risk. Large hail of 1-2" in diameter will be the
main threat, with wind gusts of 60 mph and tornadoes possible as
secondary threats.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be requested. Weather spotters are encouraged
to submit reports to the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. The
public can submit reports on our web page, Facebook page, or our X
feed.