Storm Reports: May 15th

Strong to severe thunderstorms developed over southwest South Dakota on Wednesday afternoon and then grew in coverage during the overnight hours. A few thunderstorms brought strong winds over 60mph and caused damage in a few locations. A spotter reported that his son in Geddes saw trees blown down in south-central, SD.

There was one tornado warning in Minnesota near the Pipestone area around 3:15 am early Thursday morning, but no reports of damage.

Below are the official storm reports from the National Weather Service.

Thunderstorm Wind Gusts:

Tunerville - 69.00mph

3 mi ESE Parker - 65.00mph

Geddes - 60.00mph

3 mi SW Bonesteel - 60.00mph

2 mi NNW Springfield - 60.00mph

1 mi E Hartford - 60.00mph

1 mi WNW Summit - 60.00mph

9 mi SW Platte - 59.00mph

2 mi NNW Lake Andes - 59.00mph

5 mi S Freeman - 59.00mph

3 mi SW Big Stone City - 58.00mph

7 mi SSE Meadow - 57.00mph

7 mi WSW Orland - 57.00mph

14 mi WNW Platte - 55.00mph

3 mi SE Montrose - 55.00mph

4 mi ENE Poinsett Colony - 55.00mph

3 mi W Montrose - 54.00mph

3 mi E Avon - 52.00mph

Tabor - 52.00mph

3 mi WSW Madison - 52.00mph

2 mi W Hamill - 50.00mph

1 mi SW Tyndall - 50.00mph

7 mi ESE Menno - 50.00mph

3 mi SSW Beresford - 50.00mph

5 mi SSW Worthing - 50.00mph

4 mi S Arlington - 50.00mph

Tornadoes/Funnel Clouds:

None

Hail:

None