Storm Chasers Capture 'Violent' South Dakota Tornado Touchdowns

Parts of the Sioux Empire experienced some of the largest summer storms across South Dakota this past weekend. Many small towns were impacted by severe weather that caused extensive damage.

From extreme heat warnings to large tornadoes, South Dakota had some crazy summertime weather. Towns across the Sioux Empire were affected by hot temperatures and storms, including the cities of Henry and Watertown.

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Storm Chasers captured unreal footage of massive tornadoes ripping through northern South Dakota. One of the first tornadoes touched down in Henry, South Dakota, on Sunday, July 27th. Henry is just west of Watertown and about two hours away from Sioux Falls.

Tanner Charles is a Storm Chaser from Minnesota and is known for following extreme weather across the Sioux Empire. Tanner was able to take videos and photos of the latest extreme weather in South Dakota. They are unbelieve and make me speechless. So much destruction and devastation in a short time.

Tanner Charles even took time to help others in need after the tornado came through Henry, South Dakota.

When Tanner Charles approached the tornado in Watertown, South Dakota, he explains to his thousands of followers that this storm was "one of the loudest roars I’ve (he has) ever heard in a while." He also helped a family whose home was destroyed in the storm. Thankfully, no one was harmed, and the two dogs were safe.

This is only the beginning of the frightening South Dakota summer weather this week. There is a possibility of a Dangerous Derecho in parts of the Sioux Empire today! Get all the latest details below:

As always, stay with our partners at Dakota News Now and the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls for any weather updates in the area. Summer weather in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota is always unpredictable. It's best to always be weather alert in the Sioux Empire!

A Survival Guide For Winter in South Dakota

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the rest of the Sioux Empire (AKA southeastern South Dakota) are welcoming thousands of new residents every year.

Many of you new folks will be experiencing your first eastern South Dakota winter. While it doesn't usually get as bad as our Dakota friends up north, I speak from experience when I say it can get a little rough.

MORE: What Every South Dakotan Should Be Doing to Prepare for Winter

So, to help ease you into winter in Sioux Falls and South Dakota here are some winter survival tips:

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20 Things You'll Find In Every South Dakota Home

We have so many things in our homes. Some things are junk or half-used but others have great sentimental value to us.

Regardless of what an item means to us at the end of the day, I bet that most South Dakotans have these twenty items in their home; or at least most of us do.