Lightning Flashes as Severe Storms Hit Eastern South Dakota

Severe thunderstorms moved across parts of central and eastern South Dakota on June 20, following a heatwave in the region, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.

Footage by Scott Schilke shows lightning flashing near the town of Hitchcock.

Severe storms moved northeast on Monday evening, bringing damaging winds of up to 70 mph and large hail to areas near Hitchcock, the NWS said. Credit: Scott Schilke via Storyful

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