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Key messages & timing regarding severe storms

Marginal/Slight Risk Today into Tonight

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Monitoring ongoing storms this morning over portions of central and south central South Dakota. An additional round of thunderstorms, possibly severe, is expected by late this afternoon, continuing into this evening. Severe weather this afternoon could initially start with a large hail and high wind threat.

A Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) covers central, north central and portions of northeast SD, and a Marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) covers west central MN and a portion of northeast South Dakota. Main hazards in the Slight Risk area are 1-2 inch diameter hail and wind gusts of 60-75 mph. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings even if you are not in the Slight Risk coverage area.