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Saturday, August 17, 2019

8/17/2019 South Dakota Tornado Warning 2


Update: the National Weather Service canceled this particular alert.



Update: the National Weather Service canceled this particular alert.

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
639 PM CDT Sat Aug 17 2019

SDC023-053-180000-
/O.CON.KFSD.TO.W.0024.000000T0000Z-190818T0000Z/
Charles Mix SD-Gregory SD-
639 PM CDT Sat Aug 17 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
CHARLES MIX AND SOUTHEASTERN GREGORY COUNTIES...

At 639 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Pickstown, moving northeast at 15 mph.



HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Pickstown around 645 PM CDT.
Lake Andes around 700 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4309 9871 4319 9856 4301 9842 4300 9857
4302 9862
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 242DEG 11KT 4308 9858

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.25IN

$$

JM

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