Alert archive / South Dakota / High Wind Watches in 2021
High Wind Watch 2, NWS Sioux Falls, SD
NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this high wind watch at Dec 14, 2021, 4:04 AM CST for 8 counties in Minnesota; 14 counties in South Dakota. It took effect at Dec 15, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for .
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 14, 2021, 4:04 AM CST (10:04 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 15, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 14, 2021, 2:35 PM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Sioux Falls, SD
All 22 counties
Cottonwood County, MN, Jackson County, MN, Lincoln County, MN, Lyon County, MN, Murray County, MN, Nobles County, MN, Pipestone County, MN, Rock County, MN, Aurora County, SD, Beadle County, SD, Brookings County, SD, Brule County, SD, Davison County, SD, Hanson County, SD, Jerauld County, SD, Kingsbury County, SD, Lake County, SD, McCook County, SD, Miner County, SD, Minnehaha County, SD, Moody County, SD, Sanborn County, SD
The radar
The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:02 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 00:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 149 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
- 2234 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 55 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 367 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 380 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
048 WWUS73 KFSD 141004 NPWFSD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 404 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063>071- 141815- /O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0005.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee- Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Douglas- Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Union- 404 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast South Dakota, northeast Nebraska and northwest and west central Iowa. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Yankton Sioux Tribal Nation. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-SDZ038>040-052>062-141815- /O.NEW.KFSD.HW.A.0002.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock- Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule- Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha- 404 AM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota and southwest Minnesota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Nation. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/siouxfalls
2 follow-up statements
348 WWUS73 KFSD 141811 NPWFSD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1211 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063>071- 150215- /O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0005.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee- Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Douglas- Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Union- 1211 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast South Dakota, northeast Nebraska and northwest and west central Iowa. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Yankton Sioux Tribal Nation. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-SDZ038>040-052>062-150215- /O.CON.KFSD.HW.A.0002.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock- Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule- Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha- 1211 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 50 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota and southwest Minnesota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Nation. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/siouxfalls
223 WWUS73 KFSD 142035 NPWFSD URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 235 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-SDZ055>062-150445- /O.UPG.KFSD.HW.A.0002.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KFSD.HW.W.0005.211215T2200Z-211216T0900Z/ Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Lake- Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha- 235 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds will gust up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast South Dakota and southwest Minnesota. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Nation. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some patchy light snow may combine with the strong winds to cause brief reductions in visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063>071- 150445- /O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0005.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee- Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Douglas- Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Union- 235 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds with gusts up to 65 mph will develop in the afternoon then turn westerly at night. The highest threat for very strong winds will be late afternoon into the evening. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast South Dakota, northeast Nebraska and northwest and west central Iowa. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Yankton Sioux Tribal Nation. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight CST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ SDZ038>040-052>054-150445- /O.UPG.KFSD.HW.A.0002.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0018.211215T2200Z-211216T0900Z/ Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner- 235 PM CST Tue Dec 14 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Jerauld, Sanborn and Miner Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/siouxfalls
The office that day
Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 4:04 AM CST | High Wind Warning | FSD | Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles and 2 more | 47 hr |
| Dec 14, 2:28 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FSD | Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles and 2 more | 36 hr |
| Dec 14, 2:35 PM CST | Wind Advisory | FSD | Beadle, Brookings, Jerauld, Kingsbury, Miner, Sanborn | 12 hr |
Nearby
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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.