Widespread Severe Thunderstorms Across Plains and Midwest — June 2 — SevereWX

Severe Thunderstorms Hammering the Northern Plains

A Slight risk outlines the severe weather potential today across North Dakota and South Dakota, where strong storms are producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Multiple Severe Thunderstorm Watches cover large parts of the Dakotas into evening, fueling intense cells now triggering warnings. Earlier activity farther south has waned, but the focus remains north with storms intensifying this evening.

Timeline

8:07 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for Central Arkansas

SPC issues a discussion highlighting severe thunderstorms tied to Severe Thunderstorm Watch 263 across central Arkansas. Storms here pose a threat through early overnight.

8:23 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for Northeast Colorado, Western Nebraska

Discussion targets severe potential in northeast Colorado, western Nebraska, and far northwest Kansas under Severe Thunderstorm Watch 262. Activity remains isolated but capable of strong winds and hail.

8:30 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for Southern Alabama to Florida Panhandle

SPC notes severe thunderstorms under Watch 266 from far southern Alabama into the Florida Panhandle. These storms threaten damaging gusts into the evening.

8:53 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for Southwest Nebraska, Western Kansas

Discussion covers extreme southwest Nebraska, much of western Kansas, and northwest Oklahoma, focusing on severe potential.

9:19 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for Eastern Montana, Western North Dakota

SPC assesses low severe risk in eastern Montana and far western North Dakota, with a watch unlikely at this time.

10:09 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for Central Arkansas to Northwest Mississippi

Discussion addresses ongoing severe activity under Watches 261 and 263 from central Arkansas to far northwest Mississippi.

2:33 AM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for South Central Kansas, North Central Oklahoma

SPC highlights severe thunderstorms under Watch 268 in parts of south central and southeastern Kansas plus north central and northeastern Oklahoma.

12:59 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for Central North Dakota to North-Central South Dakota

Discussion flags severe potential in central North Dakota into north-central South Dakota, with a watch possible (40% probability).

1:49 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for Southern High Plains

Low severe threat noted in portions of the southern High Plains, watch unlikely.

2:08 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for Central Texas to Northwestern Louisiana

SPC sees marginal severe risk from central and eastern Texas into northwestern Louisiana and southwestern Arkansas, watch unlikely.

2:44 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for Eastern Wyoming into Dakotas

Strong severe potential prompts discussion for eastern Wyoming into the Dakotas, with a watch likely (80% probability).

3:41 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Nebraska Panhandle, Northeast Wyoming

Watch issued until 11:00 PM EDT covering Banner, Box Butte, Dawes, Morrill, Scotts Bluff, Sioux counties in Nebraska plus Converse, Goshen, Niobrara in Wyoming.

3:44 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Northern Nebraska

Watch until 11:00 PM EDT for Cherry and Sheridan counties in Nebraska.

4:08 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Northeast North Dakota

Watch until 11:00 PM EDT includes Barnes, Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Griggs, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Towner, Walsh counties in North Dakota.

5:27 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Western Wyoming

Watch until 11:00 PM EDT for Crook and Weston counties in Wyoming.

5:27 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Western South Dakota

Watch until 11:00 PM EDT covers Bennett, Butte, Custer, Fall River, Haakon, Harding, Jackson, Lawrence, Meade counties in South Dakota.

5:53 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for Northeast Wyoming to Western South Dakota

SPC issues discussion for Severe Thunderstorm Watch 269 across northeast Wyoming into western South Dakota.

6:28 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Northern Dakotas

Watch 270 until 12:30 AM EDT next day for northern South Dakota to northeast North Dakota.

6:33 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Central South Dakota

Two watches until 11:00 PM EDT: one for Corson, Dewey, Jones, Stanley counties; another for Campbell, Edmunds, McPherson, Walworth counties.

6:48 PM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for New Mexico to West Texas

Marginal severe potential in south-central and eastern New Mexico into west Texas, watch unlikely.

8:24 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kidder and Stutsman Counties, ND

Warning until 9:15 PM EDT for strong storms capable of damaging winds and large hail.

8:24 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Carter County, MT

Warning expires 9:15 PM EDT as storms intensify with severe wind and hail potential.

8:25 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Crook County, WY

Warning until 9:15 PM EDT for severe thunderstorms moving through the area.

8:33 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Crook County, WY

Updated warning until 9:15 PM EDT targets ongoing severe storms.

8:35 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Central/Southern North Dakota

Watch until 11:00 PM EDT covers Adams, Burleigh, Emmons, Foster, Grant, Hettinger, Kidder, Logan, McIntosh, Mercer counties in North Dakota.

8:41 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Curry and Quay Counties, NM

Warning until 9:15 PM EDT for severe hail and winds.

8:46 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Brewster and Presidio Counties, TX

Warning expires 9:15 PM EDT as isolated severe cells track through.

8:49 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Mellette, Todd, Tripp Counties, SD

Warning until 9:30 PM EDT for powerful storms bringing damaging winds and large hail across south-central South Dakota.

9:33 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Mellette/Todd/Tripp Counties, SD

Powerful thunderstorms with large hail and damaging wind gusts are sweeping through south-central South Dakota. The warning remains in effect until 10:30 PM EDT. Residents in the path should move indoors away from windows.

9:46 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Griggs County, ND

A severe storm capable of producing very large hail and strong winds threatens Griggs County. It expires at 10:45 PM EDT. Seek shelter immediately if you're in the warned area.

9:46 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Foster/Stutsman Counties, ND

Intense thunderstorms are bringing hail and high winds to central North Dakota. Warning until 10:30 PM EDT. Stay weather-aware and protect property from potential damage.

9:49 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Carter/Powder River Counties, MT

Severe weather with potential for large hail and gusty winds is affecting southeastern Montana. Active until 10:45 PM EDT. Heed the warning and take precautions.

9:57 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Carter County, MT

Another severe thunderstorm is targeting Carter County with hail and damaging winds. Expires 10:30 PM EDT. Prepare now for possible impacts.

10:00 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Bennett/Fall River/Jackson/Oglala Lakota Counties, SD

Storms packing large hail and strong winds are moving across southwestern South Dakota. Warning ends at 10:15 PM EDT. Get to a safe place if threatened.

10:00 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Carter County, MT

A severe thunderstorm warning continues for Carter County until 11:00 PM EDT. Expect large hail and damaging winds. Monitor local conditions.

10:07 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Grand Forks/Griggs/Nelson/Steele/Traill Counties, ND

Multiple counties in northeast North Dakota are under severe thunderstorm warning until 11:00 PM EDT. Hail and high winds are the main concerns. Take cover as needed.

10:08 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Caldwell/Guadalupe/Hays Counties, TX

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging winds are impacting central Texas. The warning expires at 10:15 PM EDT. Stay indoors during the storm.

10:15 PM EDT — Severe watch for north-central & NE ND

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 11:15 PM EDT for Barnes, Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Griggs, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey, Towner and Walsh counties in North Dakota. Storms may bring large hail and damaging winds. Prepare now and stay informed.

10:15 PM EDT — Severe watch for northeast ND

Severe thunderstorm watch active until 11:15 PM EDT covering Grand Forks, Steele and Traill counties in North Dakota. Large hail and strong winds are possible. Have a plan in place.

10:18 PM EDT — Severe watch for NW NE & NE WY

A severe thunderstorm watch until 11:30 PM EDT includes Box Butte, Dawes and Sioux counties in Nebraska, and Goshen and Niobrara counties in Wyoming. Expect potential for large hail and damaging winds. Monitor closely for warnings.

10:26 PM EDT — Severe warning for S-central SD

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 11:15 PM EDT for Mellette and Todd counties in South Dakota. These storms can produce large hail and damaging winds. Take shelter if in the area.

10:30 PM EDT — Severe warning for SW SD

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 11:15 PM EDT for Oglala Lakota County in South Dakota. Large hail and strong winds threaten the region. Move to safety indoors.

10:30 PM EDT — Severe warning for SW ND

A severe thunderstorm warning until 11:30 PM EDT covers Bowman and Slope counties in North Dakota. Storms capable of large hail and damaging winds are underway. Seek shelter immediately.

10:36 PM EDT — Severe warning for NE ND

Severe thunderstorm warning until 11:00 PM EDT for Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson, Steele and Traill counties in North Dakota. Dangerous hail and winds expected. Protect yourself now.

10:37 PM EDT — Severe warning for SE MT

Severe thunderstorm warning active until 11:30 PM EDT for Carter County in Montana. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats. Get to a safe place.

10:44 PM EDT — Severe watch for N-central NE

Severe thunderstorm watch issued until 1:00 AM EDT for Cherry and Sheridan counties in Nebraska. More storms could develop with hail and wind risks. Stay alert.

10:50 PM EDT — Severe warning for SW SD

Severe thunderstorm warning until 11:30 PM EDT now for Fall River and Oglala Lakota counties in South Dakota. These powerful storms bring large hail and strong winds. Act fast to stay safe.

10:52 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for southwest SD

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Bennett, Jackson, Mellette, Oglala Lakota and Todd counties in South Dakota until 1:00 AM EDT. Storms in this area could produce large hail and damaging winds. Residents should prepare and stay weather-aware.

11:10 PM EDT — Severe Warning: Oglala Lakota County, SD

Severe thunderstorm warning active for Oglala Lakota County in South Dakota until 11:30 PM EDT. Powerful storms with potential for large hail and strong winds are impacting the region. Seek shelter if storms approach your location.

11:10 PM EDT — Severe Warning: Slope County, ND

Severe thunderstorm warning now active for Slope County in North Dakota until 11:30 PM EDT. These storms may bring damaging winds and hail. Monitor radar and take precautions.

11:13 PM EDT — Severe Warnings: Mellette, Todd, Tripp Counties, SD

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Mellette, Todd and Tripp counties in South Dakota until 12:00 AM EDT. Intense storms capable of producing large hail and gusty winds are moving through. Stay indoors and avoid travel if possible.

11:14 PM EDT — Severe Warning: Carter County, MT

Severe thunderstorm warning active for Carter County in Montana until 11:30 PM EDT. Storms with large hail and damaging wind potential are in the area. Heed local alerts and protect property.

11:39 PM EDT — Severe Warning: McIntosh, Muskogee OK

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for McIntosh and Muskogee counties in Oklahoma until 12:15 AM EDT. This storm packs large hail and gusty winds that can topple trees and power lines. Take cover inside if you're in the path.

11:43 PM EDT — Severe Warning: Mellette, Todd, Tripp SD

Severe thunderstorm warning now active for Mellette, Todd and Tripp counties in South Dakota until 12:00 AM EDT. Expect hail the size of golf balls and winds over 60 mph. Move to a sturdy shelter away from windows.

11:43 PM EDT — Severe Warning: Buffalo, Lyman SD

Another severe thunderstorm warning covers Buffalo and Lyman counties in South Dakota until 12:30 AM EDT. Dangerous hail and damaging wind gusts are likely with this storm. Seek indoor safety immediately.

11:45 PM EDT — Severe Warning: Hughes, Hyde SD

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Hughes and Hyde counties in South Dakota, valid until 12:30 AM EDT. The storm brings risk of large hail and strong winds capable of causing property damage. Get to safety now.

11:48 PM EDT — Severe Warning: Carter, Fallon MT

A severe thunderstorm warning is active for Carter and Fallon counties in Montana until 12:30 AM EDT. Hail and high winds threaten the area, potentially snapping tree limbs. Shelter indoors promptly.

How It Ended

All severe thunderstorm watches expired as storms weakened and dissipated overnight. The primary threat window closed with the loss of daytime heating and instability. No further severe weather occurred after midnight.