Enhanced Risk Issued for Severe Weather Across Central South Dakota, Northern Nebraska, and South-Central Montana

📅 Date: July 8, 2025
🕚 Time Issued: 11:33 AM CDT
📍 Location: Central South Dakota, Far North-Central Nebraska, South-Central Montana

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Day 1 Enhanced Risk for severe weather across parts of the Northern Plains and Northern Rockies. The affected regions include central South Dakota, far north-central Nebraska, and south-central Montana.

Forecasters are warning of a heightened risk for severe thunderstorms, including damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes. Storms are expected to initiate later this afternoon and continue into the evening, potentially impacting both rural and populated areas.

Residents in the Enhanced Risk zones are urged to:

• Stay informed through local weather alerts and media.
• Review severe weather safety plans.
• Prepare for potential power outages or hazardous travel conditions.

The SPC will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as needed throughout the day.

🔁 Stay tuned for real-time updates and warnings from local authorities and the National Weather Service.