Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 3:17AM CDT until March 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain changes to snow early Saturday morning. Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds and falling snow will create reduced visibility.
High Wind Warning issued March 14 at 3:21AM CDT until March 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is expected to change to snow tonight and early Saturday. Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds and falling snow will create reduced visibility. Blowing snow is likely after snow ends.
Winter Storm Watch issued March 14 at 3:21AM CDT until March 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lyon County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
High Wind Watch issued March 13 at 3:30AM CDT until March 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central South Dakota. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is expected to change to snow Friday night and early Saturday. Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds and falling snow will create reduced visibility. Blowing snow is likely after snow ends.
Red Flag Warning issued March 13 at 2:59AM CDT until March 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Dixon. In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Bon Homme, Yankton and Clay. * WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch issued March 12 at 3:19AM CDT until March 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Nebraska, Dixon. In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Bon Homme, Yankton and Clay. * WINDS...South around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning issued March 10 at 2:19AM CDT until March 10 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lincoln and Lyon. In South Dakota, Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Jerauld and Sanborn. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 3:56AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Temperatures are expected to rise into the 60s by mid-afternoon Sunday. As relative humidity values drop near 25 percent and occasional west to northwest wind gusts reach 25 mph, the fire danger risks will become elevated between 1 pm and 4pm. Caution should be used for all outdoor activities, and planned burns should be postponed. Conditions will begin to improve by late afternoon. Elevated fire danger is again expected on Monday afternoon.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 7 at 2:42AM CST until March 7 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Bon Homme, Clay, and Yankton Counties. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 7 at 2:42AM CST until March 7 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Charles Mix and Gregory Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.