Slight Risk For Severe Storms With Evening Rain Chances

 

NightningThe South Dakota State Fairgrounds is hosting the three-day Wheel Jam vehicle expo starting to day and visitors may need to find some additional cover from storms that may develop tonight. Marc Chenard at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says the greatest chances for a severe storm to pop up is across the central part of the state….

wheeljamwx1There is a risk of a severe storm along the Highway 14 corridor later today but Chenard says areas in south central South Dakota have a better chance for severe weather…

wheeljamwx2The tornado threat is low with today’s storms. Tornadoes were also not expected yesterday but Chenard says the conditions Thursday came together to create the rotating storms called supercells that spawn twisters…

wheeljamwx3The storms dropped hail up to two-inches in diameter from Sioux Falls and southeastward, causing damage to hundreds of cars and homes. A tornado was reported near Canton.