Severe Weather in the Midwest - 7/17/08

Photos
Photos of Wind Damage caused by a downburst in southern Sioux Falls on the morning of July 17th.

10:31 PM CDT
Tornado Warning for Hand County extended due to another funnel report.

10:00 PM CDT
Tornado Warning for Hand County in South Dakota until 10:30 PM CDT. A tornado was reported by local Law Enforcement near Polo at 9:57 PM.

9:39 PM CDT
Tornado Warning for Faulk and Hand counties in South Dakota until 10:00 PM CDT. A funnel cloud and wall cloud were reported by Emergency Management.

9:05 PM CDT
Tornado Warning for Faulk County in South Dakota until 9:15 PM CDT. Law Enforcement reported at tornado near Burkmere at 8:59 PM CDT.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the Midwest and upper plains under a Slight Risk of Severe Thunderstorms today. The primary concerns are high winds and large hail, but a tornado or two cannot be ruled out.