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Heat Advisory 2, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

June 15, 202118 counties in South Dakota

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this heat advisory at Jun 15, 2021, 2:43 PM CDT for 18 counties in South Dakota. It took effect at Jun 16, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 7 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 15, 2021, 2:43 PM CDT (19:43 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 16, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jun 16, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD

Counties Aurora County, SD, Beadle County, SD, Bon Homme County, SD, Brule County, SD, Charles Mix County, SD, Clay County, SD, Davison County, SD, Douglas County, SD, Gregory County, SD, Hanson County, SD, Hutchinson County, SD, Jerauld County, SD, Kingsbury County, SD, McCook County, SD, Miner County, SD, Sanborn County, SD, Turner County, SD, Yankton County, SD

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 148 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Aberdeen, SD at 12:00Z on 2021-06-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Aberdeen, SD at 12:00Z on 2021-06-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 3 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2404 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
3 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
57 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

833 
WWUS73 KFSD 151943
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
243 PM CDT Tue Jun 15 2021

SDZ038-039-050-052>054-057>061-063>066-068-069-160400-
/O.NEW.KFSD.HT.Y.0002.210616T1800Z-210617T0100Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-
Bon Homme-Yankton-
243 PM CDT Tue Jun 15 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and 
  southeast South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the 
  Yankton Sioux Tribal Nation.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/siouxfalls
4 follow-up statements
558 
WWUS73 KFSD 160245
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
945 PM CDT Tue Jun 15 2021

SDZ038-039-050-052>054-057>061-063>066-068-069-161200-
/O.CON.KFSD.HT.Y.0002.210616T1800Z-210617T0100Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-
Bon Homme-Yankton-
945 PM CDT Tue Jun 15 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and 
  southeast South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the 
  Yankton Sioux Tribal Nation.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/siouxfalls
304 
WWUS73 KFSD 160802
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
302 AM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021

SDZ070-162015-
/O.EXA.KFSD.HT.Y.0002.210616T1800Z-210617T0100Z/
Clay-
302 AM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Clay County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

SDZ038-039-050-052>054-057>061-063>066-068-069-162015-
/O.CON.KFSD.HT.Y.0002.210616T1800Z-210617T0100Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-
Bon Homme-Yankton-
302 AM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and 
  southeast South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the 
  Yankton Sioux Tribal Nation.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/siouxfalls
662 
WWUS73 KFSD 161947
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
247 PM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021

SDZ038-039-050-052>054-057>061-063>066-068>070-170100-
/O.CON.KFSD.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210617T0100Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-
Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-
247 PM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and 
  southeast South Dakota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the 
  Yankton Sioux Tribal Nation.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/siouxfalls
060 
WWUS73 KFSD 170049
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
749 PM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021

SDZ038-039-050-052>054-057>061-063>066-068>070-170200-
/O.EXP.KFSD.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210617T0100Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-
Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-
749 PM CDT Wed Jun 16 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Temperatures will gradually drop through the evening. 

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/siouxfalls

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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.