{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.1b94b698eec26747b2ef520dee942c52aaefd4b6.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 5:56PM CDT until May 31 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-31","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.1b94b698eec26747b2ef520dee942c52aaefd4b6.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Aberdeen SD"},"word_count":145,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 31 at 5:56PM CDT until May 31 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** McPherson, SD\n**Issued by:** NWS Aberdeen SD\n**Sent:** 2026-05-31T17:56:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-31T17:56:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-31T18:30:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 555 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Leola, moving\nnorth at 15 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail\ndamage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind\ndamage to roofs, siding, and trees.\n\nThis severe storm will be near...\nLeola around 600 PM CDT.\n\n## Instructions\nPrepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground\nlightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from\nwindows.\n\nTo report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.\nThey will send your report to the National Weather Service office in\nAberdeen."}