Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Brookings County, South Dakota
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 6:04AM CDT until August 7 at 6:30AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
At 603 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Aurora, or 10 miles east of Brookings, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 548 AM CDT, half-dollar size hail was reported 1 mile northeast of Brookings. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near... Elkton and Lake Benton around 610 AM CDT.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Brookings County, South Dakota?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET.
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