Winner, SD – A tornado watch is in effect for much of south-central South Dakota, where residents face the threat of severe storms through 10 p.m. MDT Sunday. Damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible for Bennett, Jackson, Jones, Lyman, Mellette, Todd, and Tripp counties.
According to the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, the watch was issued at 4:20 p.m. MDT and covers communities such as Winner, Mission, Kadoka, and Murdo. Local emergency management teams advise residents to monitor multiple warning sources, as storms may develop and intensify with little advance notice.
Travelers on Highway 18 and Interstate 90 should remain alert for sudden changes in weather and low visibility if storms strike. Residents are urged to prepare now—charge cell phones, identify safe shelter locations, and avoid non-essential travel during the watch.
The severe weather threat could extend or shift as the night continues, with further watches or warnings possible for other South Dakota regions. Tornado watch 532 remains active until 10 p.m. MDT, and officials recommend staying weather-aware for updates as conditions evolve.
