Jones County Storm Activity

“Several large branches down. Dead tree also fell down. Received 2.10 rain with the storm. (ABR)”

SPC verified report · Westover

“...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA... AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. WINDS...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“At 1207 AM CDT /1107 PM MDT/, Public reported a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Grey Goose to 13 miles south of 5 Mile Corner, or extending from 13 miles north of Pierre to 15 miles southwest of Presho, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“At 1030 PM CDT /930 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 24 miles south of Lantry to 26 miles south of Okaton, or extending from 24 miles south of Lantry to 30 miles southwest of Murdo, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“At 1130 PM CDT /1030 PM MDT/, Public reported a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Chantier Creek Recreation Area to 7 miles east of Westover, or extending from 17 miles west of Fort Pierre to 15 miles southeast of Murdo, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“2.5 inch diameter hail... very heavy rain and winds up to 60 mph. The storm lasted 20-25 minutes from beginning to end. (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 15 ESE Wendte

“Winds estimated to be 80 mph or greater. Quarter size hail also occurred. (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 11 ESE Wendte

“At 225 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Canning to near Fate Dam to 11 miles northwest of Ideal. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“At 106 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Brown Church to 9 miles southeast of Intersection of Highway 73 and White River. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“At 342 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Okaton, or 16 miles southwest of Murdo, moving north at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Murdo and Okaton.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“Hail has dented vehicles. Largest hail was 1.5 inches. (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 3 W Okaton

“At 1000 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Grey Goose to near Pierre to 8 miles southeast of Wendte. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Jones, Lyman, and Stanley Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Jones, Lyman, and Stanley Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Jones, Lyman, and Stanley Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Jones, Lyman, and Stanley Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“At 1001 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Canning to 8 miles west of Intersection of Highway 83 and White River. Movement was south at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (ABR)”

SPC verified report · Murdo

“At 741 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported a cluster of strong thunderstorms 12 miles south of Pierre, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“At 637 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Westover, or near Murdo, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Murdo and Westover.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“At 1206 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kennebec, or near Presho, moving north at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“At 1141 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Draper, or 14 miles northeast of Murdo, moving northwest at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“Strong wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected to persist through the afternoon hours today. Localized stronger wind gusts of more than 50 mph will be possible as the result of sprinkles or brief showers moving through this morning into the afternoon. This will lead to patchy to areas of blowing dust and reduced visibilities between 1 to 3 miles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Spink, Clark, Codington, Hamlin, Deuel, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo. WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, Sully, Faulk, and Potter Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“At 748 PM CDT/648 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Intersection of Highway 63 and BIA Road 8 to near Bunker to 8 miles north of Belvidere. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Dry lightning Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“At 541 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Okaton, or 12 miles southwest of Murdo, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Dry lightning Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Murdo, Draper, Okaton, Westover, and Intersection of Highway 83 and White River.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“At 1032 PM CDT/932 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty outflow wind from a couple of showers along a line extending from Milesville to near Ottumwa to near Midland to 7 miles north of Corn Creek. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson, Walworth, Edmunds, Dewey, Potter, Faulk, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo. WINDS...West 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 35 percent across south central South Dakota. 35 to 50 percent over north central South Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson, Walworth, Edmunds, Dewey, Potter, Faulk, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson, Walworth, Edmunds, Dewey, Potter, Faulk, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo. WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Down to between 20 and 35 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, Sully, Dewey, and Potter Counties. WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, Sully, Dewey, and Potter Counties. WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...From 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“Wind gusts will generally remain below 60 mph through the evening hours. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 12 AM CST /11 PM MST/ this evening. Wind gusts ranging from 35 to 55 mph this evening with areas of light snow and blowing snow.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, and Sully Counties. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ this afternoon. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jones County