Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast
Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow
is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be
lofted and briefly reduce visibility. The combination of warm
temperatures and drifting snow can cause snow to adhere to roads,
creating icy patches. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Thursday evening commute.
From: Feb 18, 2026 18:59
Until: Feb 19, 2026 07:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South
Dakota.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until noon CST today. For the
Wind Advisory, from noon today to 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered
power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles. 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
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
Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* 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
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 18, 2026 04:06
Until: Feb 18, 2026 12:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest
Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to noon CST Wednesday.
* 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 04:08
Until: Feb 18, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central,
south central, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 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 26, 2026 03:34
Until: Jan 26, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 31 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast
Nebraska, and south central and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 9 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 26, 2026 03:34
Until: Jan 26, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South
Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday.
* 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 26, 2026 03:34
Until: Jan 26, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 34 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South
Dakota.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 34 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 20:13
Until: Jan 26, 2026 06:00
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, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south
central, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 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 25, 2026 20:13
Until: Jan 26, 2026 06:00
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
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...Kingsbury, Lake, and Moody Counties.
* 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 20:41
Until: Jan 19, 2026 06:00
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
