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Severe Risk Tuesday

Severe Hail And Wind Threat Today/Tonight

Tornado And Excessive Heavy Rain Concern

Potential Storm Timing Through Tonight

A Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe storms is in place across the entire forecast area today into tonight. Hail at least 1 inch in diameter and thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph are possible. A couple of tornadoes could happen, too. Excessive heavy rain this evening through early Wednesday morning is possible.

Hail at least one inch in diameter and thunderstorm wind gusts 60 to 70 mph will be possible mainly over parts of central into northeast South Dakota and west central Minnesota and mainly between 4 PM CDT Tuesday and 1 AM CDT Wednesday .

A tornado or two will be possible by early this evening over portions of central into northeast South Dakota. During the late Tuesday evening through early Wednesday morning hours, some areas may experience excessive heavy rainfall from thunderstorms, which could lead to localized flooding.

Thunderstorms are expected to move through parts of central and northeast SD and west central MN late this afternoon through the early overnight hours tonight. Some storms will be strong to severe.