Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Lincoln, Union Counties Urged to Seek Shelter
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Lincoln and Union Counties until 12:45 AM CDT, with half-dollar size hail expected; residents should seek immediate shelter indoors and away from windows.
Residents in Lincoln and Union Counties are advised to immediately seek shelter due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Sioux Falls, SD. The warning is in effect from October 9 at 12:29 AM CDT until October 9 at 12:45 AM CDT.
At 12:29 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was detected near Alcester, or near Hawarden, moving east at 20 mph. The primary hazard associated with this storm is half-dollar size hail, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
The NWS Sioux Falls projects the storm will be near Alcester around 12:30 AM CDT and Hawarden around 12:35 AM CDT.
Actionable instructions for all affected individuals include: Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail. Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls, SD.
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