Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Golf Ball-Sized Hail for Cherokee, Plymouth
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Cherokee and Plymouth Counties until 1:15 AM CDT, with golf ball-sized hail reported; residents must seek immediate shelter indoors.
Residents in Cherokee and Plymouth Counties must immediately seek shelter due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Sioux Falls SD. The warning is in effect until 1:15 AM CDT today, October 9.
At 1:04 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm producing golf ball-sized hail was located near Marcus, approximately 14 miles west of Cherokee. The storm is moving east at 25 mph. Marcus is expected to be impacted around 1:05 AM CDT.
The NWS reports that public observations confirm the hazard. The primary impact is significant damage: people and animals outdoors will be injured, and damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles is expected.
Anyone outdoors should move indoors to a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm has produced dangerous hail. Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls SD.
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