Special Weather Statement 04/28/2025 00:37 for South Dakota areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 2:37AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 28, 2025 - 12:37am
Expires: 
April 28, 2025 - 1:00am
Description: 
At 236 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gann Valley, or 23 miles east of Fort Thompson, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Vayland, Rosehill Dam, Miller Dale Colony, Sunshine Bible Academy, Miller, Etbauer Hill, St. Lawrence, Gann Valley, Pleasant Valley Country Church, and Danforth.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Hand; Buffalo
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD