Red Flag Warning
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux,
O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and
Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska,
Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora,
Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas,
Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and
Union.
* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 18:08
Until: Feb 19, 2026 00:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 18, 2026 18:11
Until: Feb 18, 2026 21:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 18, 2026 10:37
Until: Feb 18, 2026 20:45
Red Flag Warning
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux,
O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and
Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska,
Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora,
Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas,
Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and
Union.
* WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
very quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 08:47
Until: Feb 18, 2026 18:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast
Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 18, 2026 10:37
Until: Feb 18, 2026 18:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South
Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 03:35
Until: Jan 24, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South
Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 20:52
Until: Jan 24, 2026 06:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 42 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South
Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 03:02
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 36 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast
South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 03:02
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South
Dakota.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 17:41
Until: Jan 23, 2026 06:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 38 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast
South Dakota.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 17:41
Until: Jan 23, 2026 06:00
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 42 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South
Dakota.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 20:04
Until: Jan 23, 2026 06:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 31 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east
central South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 19, 2026 03:05
Until: Jan 19, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east
central South Dakota.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 18, 2026 17:01
Until: Jan 19, 2026 06:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds
gusting as high as 55 mph resulting in brief, near whiteout
conditions.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south
central, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing
snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions in
visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas
that are prone to blowing snow. Strong winds could cause tree
damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow showers will result in
visibilities as low as one half mile at times. Visibility and road
conditions may change rapidly over short distances.
From: Jan 18, 2026 17:01
Until: Jan 19, 2026 03:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations less than one inch.
Winds gusting as high as 55 mph resulting in brief, near whiteout
conditions.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south
central, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing
snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions in
visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas
that are prone to blowing snow. Strong winds could cause tree
damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow showers will result in
visibilities as low as one half mile at times. Visibility and road
conditions may change rapidly over short distances.
From: Jan 18, 2026 20:41
Until: Jan 19, 2026 03:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South
Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures near to below freezing may lead
to isolated slick spots.
From: Jan 05, 2026 06:03
Until: Jan 05, 2026 13:15
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east
central and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures near to below freezing may lead
to isolated slick spots.
From: Jan 05, 2026 06:03
Until: Jan 05, 2026 13:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibilities as low as a
half mile at times. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches with isolated spots around 5 inches possible. Winds gusting
as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast
South Dakota.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 28, 2025 09:00
Until: Dec 29, 2025 12:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35
mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the
Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low
visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 28, 2025 12:00
Until: Dec 29, 2025 06:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibilities as low as a
half mile at times. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches with isolated spots around 5 inches possible across
southwestern Minnesota. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast
South Dakota.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 28, 2025 05:04
Until: Dec 28, 2025 13:15
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35
mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Nebraska, Dixon County. In South Dakota, Clay County.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the
Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low
visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 28, 2025 05:02
Until: Dec 28, 2025 13:15
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, 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 east central and southeast
South Dakota.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the
Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low
visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 28, 2025 05:02
Until: Dec 28, 2025 13:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Lake, McCook, Turner, and Yankton Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 05:02
Until: Dec 28, 2025 13:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, 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 east central and southeast
South Dakota.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the
Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low
visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 28, 2025 05:02
Until: Dec 28, 2025 13:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35
mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...In Nebraska, Dixon County. In South Dakota, Clay County.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the
Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low
visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 28, 2025 05:02
Until: Dec 28, 2025 13:15
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35
mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the
Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low
visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 28, 2025 01:29
Until: Dec 28, 2025 12:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 28, 2025 00:18
Until: Dec 28, 2025 08:30
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35
mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Buena Vista, Cherokee, Plymouth, Ida, and Woodbury
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the
Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low
visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 28, 2025 00:18
Until: Dec 28, 2025 08:30
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, and Rock Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 28, 2025 00:18
Until: Dec 28, 2025 08:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or
less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35
mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Buena Vista, Cherokee, Plymouth, Ida, and Woodbury
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the
Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Low
visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 28, 2025 00:18
Until: Dec 28, 2025 08:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and east central and
southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to midnight CST Sunday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 00:18
Until: Dec 28, 2025 08:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibilities as low as a
half mile at times. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches with isolated spots around 5 inches possible. Winds gusting
as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and decreased
visibilities. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 27, 2025 20:11
Until: Dec 28, 2025 04:15
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast
South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures falling below freezing could
lead to slick spots, especially on untreated or elevated surfaces.
From: Dec 27, 2025 03:22
Until: Dec 27, 2025 11:30
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 26, 2025 23:59
Until: Dec 27, 2025 06:30
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota,
northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 26, 2025 23:59
Until: Dec 27, 2025 06:30
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. While the
visibility may improve through the afternoon, dense fog will
likely redevelop shortly after sunset.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest
Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 26, 2025 17:39
Until: Dec 27, 2025 04:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, and east central and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 10 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Dec 14, 2025 00:00
Until: Dec 14, 2025 16:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast
Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast
South Dakota.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Dec 13, 2025 06:00
Until: Dec 13, 2025 18:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast
South Dakota.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damage to trees and power lines will be possible. Travel
will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strong winds along with the current snow
pack will result in patchy blowing and drifting snow which could
reduce the visibility below a mile at times.
From: Dec 10, 2025 02:00
Until: Dec 10, 2025 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast
South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult if not impossible in some
locations, especially along and east of Iowa/Minnesota State
Highway 60.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected this evening
into tonight.
From: Nov 29, 2025 09:08
Until: Nov 29, 2025 18:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 9
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast
South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST Saturday Night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
From: Nov 29, 2025 02:49
Until: Nov 29, 2025 11:00