6/18/2014 Tornado that tracked from Alpena, SD to just southwest of Huron, SD

Today was one of those days you live for as a chasers.  I was able to make it out to South Dakota to chase today and got on the tornado that formed near Alpena, SD and tracked all the way up to just southwest of Huron, SD.

From what I can tell, the tornado did not hit any towns or homes, just farm fields and tree’s.  As a chaser, this is the perfect tornado because they form over an area that does very little impact to personal property.  The worst damage I saw was roofing shingles torn off and power lines down. 

6/18/2014 Tornado that tracked from Alpena, SD to just southwest of Huron, SD

Here is a photo from today.

6/18/2014 Alpena, SD Tornado ©Doug Kiesling

Time to make the long drive home and get some much needed sleep.