Afternoon Storms Could Deliver Hail and Gusts to South Dakota, Utah — SevereWX

On this Sunday, August 23, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Slight Risk of severe weather for parts of South Dakota and Utah. This is the lowest non-zero risk level, meaning isolated severe thunderstorms are possible—but not everywhere.

These storms could produce hail about 1 inch in diameter (quarter size) and wind gusts near 60 mph. An isolated, brief tornado remains possible but unlikely. In South Dakota, daytime heating may spark storms over the eastern plains. Utah's higher terrain could see convective development fueled by residual monsoon moisture this afternoon.

With 'severe weather' and related terms trending amid recent Plains and Midwest action, now eyes shift westward. Don't let the quieter setup fool you—isolated hits can still cause damage.

Stay prepared: Monitor your local National Weather Service office for watches and warnings. Radar apps and NOAA Weather Radio are essential. Review your severe weather safety plan: identify an interior room on the lowest floor, grab pillows or helmets for protection, and charge devices.

Check your city's AI forecast at SevereWX for hyper-local details.

Longer-range signals from the Climate Prediction Center lean toward above-normal temperatures in Utah (60-50% odds) and South Dakota (50%) during August 28-September 1, with Utah also favoring below-normal precipitation—potentially keeping convective interest alive.