⚠️ Tornado Warning – Buffalo, SD – Thursday, July 2, 2026

Tornado Warning issued July 2 at 2:58PM CDT until July 2 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD

Details

TORABR

The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a

* Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern Buffalo County in central South Dakota…

* Until 345 PM CDT.

* At 258 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Gann Valley, or 17 miles north of Kimball, moving
northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near…
Gann Valley around 305 PM CDT.

Instructions

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.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.