Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central, south central,
and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
From: May 20, 2026 08:03
Until: May 20, 2026 13:00
Frost Advisory
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central, south central,
and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
From: May 20, 2026 01:17
Until: May 20, 2026 12:00
Red Flag Warning
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux,
O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and
Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles,
Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In
South Dakota, Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Gregory, Jerauld,
Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Moody, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson,
McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner,
Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Mar 28, 2026 02:43
Until: Mar 28, 2026 12:00
Red Flag Warning
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Saturday...
.Gusty winds out of the southwest, along with lower RH values,
warming temperatures and dry fuels, leading to critical fire
weather conditions. Burning is not recommended.
* WIND...Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph
* HUMIDITY...Minimum values around 15 percent
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Mar 28, 2026 02:08
Until: Mar 28, 2026 10:15
Fire Weather Watch
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux,
O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and
Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles,
Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In
South Dakota, Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Gregory, Jerauld,
Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Moody, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson,
McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner,
Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.
* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Mar 26, 2026 18:57
Until: Mar 27, 2026 03:00
Fire Weather Watch
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Friday and Saturday...
.Breezy northwest winds, along with cured fuels and low RH values
in the 20s, especially over southwest to west central Iowa Friday
afternoon to evening will lead to critical fire weather
conditions. Saturday will feature even gustier winds, along with
lower RH values, warming temperatures and dry fuels will lead to
continued critical fire weather conditions. Burning is not
recommended.
The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through
Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Parts of Northern and North Central Iowa
* WIND...Southwest winds at 20-25 mph, gusting to 30-40 mph
* HUMIDITY...Minimum values around 15 percent
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Mar 26, 2026 18:42
Until: Mar 27, 2026 02:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 3 inches.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Murray County. In South Dakota, Brookings
County.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Feb 28, 2026 10:37
Until: Feb 28, 2026 20:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 3 inches.
* WHERE...Cottonwood, Lincoln, and Lyon Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Feb 28, 2026 10:37
Until: Feb 28, 2026 20:45
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 this morning.
* 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 10:50
Until: Jan 26, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero.
* 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 AM CST this morning.
* 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 26, 2026 10:50
Until: Jan 26, 2026 15:00
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 34 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South
Dakota.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.
* 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 16:54
Until: Jan 24, 2026 06:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 44 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold
wind chills as low as 38 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South
Dakota.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM CST this morning.
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to midnight
CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 12:19
Until: Jan 23, 2026 20:30
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 44 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold
wind chills as low as 38 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South
Dakota.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM CST this morning.
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to midnight
CST tonight.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 12:19
Until: Jan 23, 2026 20:30
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 39 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast
South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM CST this morning.
* 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 12:19
Until: Jan 23, 2026 17:00
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 08:28
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 08:28
Until: Jan 23, 2026 06:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 41 below zero
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and
central, east central, and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.
* 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 21, 2026 23:57
Until: Jan 22, 2026 12:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast
Nebraska, and south central and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.
* 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 21, 2026 23:57
Until: Jan 22, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 25 below to 30 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east
central South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.
* 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 11:00
Until: Jan 19, 2026 16:00
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to
two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling
and/or blowing snow at times.
From: Dec 29, 2025 02:54
Until: Dec 29, 2025 12:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 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...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 29, 2025 02:52
Until: Dec 29, 2025 06:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast
Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.
* 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 11:53
Until: Dec 28, 2025 21:00
Wind Advisory
* 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 midnight CST tonight.
* 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 11:53
Until: Dec 28, 2025 21:00
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...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 28, 2025 09:47
Until: Dec 28, 2025 18:30
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 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...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...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
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
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest
Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 25, 2025 21:21
Until: Dec 26, 2025 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Some
improvement in visibility is likely through the afternoon, but the
visibility should rapidly drop again after sunset.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest
Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Watch for slick spots on untreated roads where temperatures are
below freezing.
From: Dec 25, 2025 17:53
Until: Dec 26, 2025 02:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one half mile or less at times in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest
Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until noon CST today.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Watch for slick spots on untreated roads where temperatures are
below freezing.
From: Dec 25, 2025 12:15
Until: Dec 25, 2025 18:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest
Minnesota.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 24, 2025 23:58
Until: Dec 25, 2025 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray, and Nobles Counties.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 24, 2025 03:18
Until: Dec 24, 2025 09:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Dickinson County.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 24, 2025 03:18
Until: Dec 24, 2025 09:00
