Alert archive / Minnesota / Blizzard Warnings in 2019
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Sioux Falls, SD
NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this blizzard warning at Jan 23, 2019, 2:27 PM CST for 6 counties in South Dakota; 7 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 24, 2019, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 5 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 23, 2019, 2:27 PM CST (20:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 24, 2019, 12:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Jan 24, 2019, 5:00 AM CST
- In force
- 5 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Counties Cottonwood County, MN, Jackson County, MN, Lincoln County, MN, Lyon County, MN, Murray County, MN, Nobles County, MN, Pipestone County, MN, Beadle County, SD, Brookings County, SD, Kingsbury County, SD, Lake County, SD, Miner County, SD, Moody County, SD
The radar
The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 176 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 605 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 31 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 180 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 180 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
254 WWUS43 KFSD 232027 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 227 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 .Strong northwest winds will develop tonight and cause blowing and drifting snow. The strongest winds will be late tonight and very early Thursday morning which will likely cause blizzard and whiteout conditions. The winds will diminish a little from mid morning Thursday through the afternoon. This should allow the whiteout conditions to end, but blowing and drifting snow will still be likely. The winds will further diminish around sunset but remain strong enough to cause wind chill values of 20 below to 35 below zero Thursday night into Friday morning. SDZ038>040-054>056-240430- /O.UPG.KFSD.WS.A.0001.190124T0600Z-190124T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1100Z-190124T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.190124T0600Z-190124T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/ Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody- 227 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM CST THURSDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions, blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from midnight tonight to 5 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 4 PM CST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-240430- /O.UPG.KFSD.WS.A.0001.190124T0600Z-190124T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1400Z-190125T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.190124T0600Z-190124T1400Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190125T0000Z-190125T1500Z/ Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone- 227 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions, blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 8 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ IAZ001>003-014-MNZ098-SDZ052-053-058>062-240430- /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T0600Z-190124T2200Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/ Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Clay IA-Rock-Jerauld-Sanborn-Aurora- Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha- 227 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM CST THURSDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 PM CST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ SDZ057-240430- /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T0600Z-190124T2200Z/ Brule- 227 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Brule County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ IAZ012-013-021-022-032-240430- /O.NEW.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T1400Z-190125T1500Z/ Sioux-O'Brien-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida- 227 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected with gusts around 40 mph through the day. * WHERE...Sioux, O'Brien, Cherokee, Buena Vista and Ida Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
3 follow-up statements
131 WWUS43 KFSD 240333 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 933 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 .Strong northwest winds will develop tonight and cause blowing and drifting snow. The strongest winds will be late tonight and very early Thursday morning which will likely cause blizzard and whiteout conditions. The winds will diminish a little from mid morning Thursday through the afternoon. This should allow the whiteout conditions to end, but blowing and drifting snow will still be likely. The winds will further diminish around sunset but remain strong enough to cause wind chill values of 20 below to 35 below zero Thursday night into Friday morning. SDZ038>040-054>056-241145- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.190124T0600Z-190124T1100Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1100Z-190124T2200Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/ Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody- 933 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM CST THURSDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions, blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from midnight tonight to 5 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 4 PM CST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-241145- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.190124T0600Z-190124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1400Z-190125T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190125T0000Z-190125T1500Z/ Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone- 933 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST THURSDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions, blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 8 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ IAZ001>003-014-MNZ098-SDZ052-053-058>062-241145- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T0600Z-190124T2200Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/ Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Clay IA-Rock-Jerauld-Sanborn-Aurora- Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha- 933 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THURSDAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 PM CST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ SDZ057-241145- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T0600Z-190124T2200Z/ Brule- 933 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Brule County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM CST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. && $$ IAZ012-013-021-022-032-241145- /O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T1400Z-190125T1500Z/ Sioux-O'Brien-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida- 933 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected with gusts around 40 mph through the day. * WHERE...Sioux, O'Brien, Cherokee, Buena Vista and Ida Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
225 WWUS43 KFSD 240945 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 345 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 .Strong northwest winds will persist through this morning, gradually diminishing through the afternoon. The strongest winds are expected very early this morning, accompanied by light snow showers or flurries. Considerable drifting snow and areas of low visibility in blowing snow remain possible, but the extent of blowing snow is expected to lessen as the winds slowly diminish. The winds will further decrease around sunset but remain strong enough to cause wind chill values of 20 below to 35 below zero late today into early Friday morning. SDZ038>040-054>056-241745- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1100Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1100Z-190124T2200Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/ Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody- 345 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Intermittent blizzard conditions. Blowing and drifting snow and very cold wind chills expected. Little to no snow accumulation. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, mainly this morning. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 5 AM CST early this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM early this morning until 4 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to near whiteout conditions at times, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-241745- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1400Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1400Z-190125T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190125T0000Z-190125T1500Z/ Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone- 345 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Intermittent blizzard conditions. Blowing and drifting snow and very cold wind chills expected. Little to no snow accumulation. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, mainly this morning. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 8 AM CST this morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to near whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ012-013-021-022-032-241745- /O.EXT.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/ Sioux-O'Brien-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida- 345 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...O'Brien, Sioux, Cherokee, Buena Vista and Ida Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ IAZ001>003-014-MNZ098-SDZ052-053-058>062-241745- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T2200Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/ Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Clay IA-Rock-Jerauld-Sanborn-Aurora- Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha- 345 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow and very cold wind chills expected. Little to no snow accumulation. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ057-241745- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T2200Z/ Brule- 345 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow. Little to no snow accumulation. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Brule County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
221 WWUS43 KFSD 241057 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 457 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 .Strong northwest winds will persist through this morning, gradually diminishing through the afternoon. The strongest winds are expected very early this morning, accompanied by light snow showers or flurries. Considerable drifting snow and areas of low visibility in blowing snow will continue to impact travel, but the extent of blowing snow is expected to lessen as the winds slowly diminish. The winds will further decrease around sunset but remain strong enough to cause wind chill values of 20 below to 35 below zero late today into early Friday morning. MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-241900- /O.CAN.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1400Z/ /O.EXT.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1100Z-190125T0000Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190125T0000Z-190125T1500Z/ Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone- 457 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow and very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions due to drifting snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times, though the lowest visibility is expected to be sporadic and brief. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ038>040-054>056-241900- /O.EXP.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1100Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1100Z-190124T2200Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/ Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody- 457 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions due to drifting snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times, though the lowest visibility is expected to be sporadic and brief. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ001>003-014-MNZ098-SDZ052-053-058>062-241900- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T2200Z/ /O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/ Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Clay IA-Rock-Jerauld-Sanborn-Aurora- Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha- 457 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Very cold wind chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions due to drifting snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times, though the lowest visibility is expected to be sporadic and brief. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ057-241900- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T2200Z/ Brule- 457 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Brule County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ012-013-021-022-032-241900- /O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/ Sioux-O'Brien-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida- 457 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...O'Brien, Sioux, Cherokee, Buena Vista and Ida Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2:43 AM CST | Winter Storm Watch | FSD | Beadle, Brookings, Kingsbury, Lake, Miner, Moody | 12 hr |
| Jan 23, 2:27 PM CST | Wind Chill Advisory | FSD | Aurora, Beadle, Brookings, Davison, Hanson, Jerauld and 7 more | 43 hr |
| Jan 23, 2:27 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FSD | Aurora, Beadle, Brookings, Brule, Davison, Hanson and 8 more | 20 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.