Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Dakota County, Nebraska
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 12 at 4:11AM CDT until August 12 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 573 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA DAKOTA DIXON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLEN, PONCA, SOUTH SIOUX CITY, AND WAKEFIELD.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 5:11 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
Also In Effect For
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Dakota County, Nebraska?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Dakota County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Dakota County, Nebraska as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Dixon County.