Hoiatused, Codington County Sheriff's Office

Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD At 1214 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Gary to near Naples. Movement was south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Watertown, Clear Lake, Estelline, Castlewood, Goose Lake, Lake Poinsett, Bryant, Hayti, Lake Norden, Henry, Gary, Toronto, Kranzburg, Goodwin, Astoria, Brandt, Hazel, Claremont Colony, Vienna, and Naples. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for northeastern South Dakota.