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Wind Advisory 9, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

October 5, 202324 counties in South Dakota; Dakota County, Dixon County, Nebraska

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this wind advisory at Oct 5, 2023, 2:26 PM CDT for 24 counties in South Dakota; Dakota County, Dixon County, Nebraska. It took effect at Oct 6, 2023, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 5, 2023, 2:26 PM CDT (19:26 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 6, 2023, 4:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 6, 2023, 1:00 PM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
All 26 counties

Dakota County, NE, Dixon County, NE, Aurora County, SD, Beadle County, SD, Bon Homme County, SD, Brookings 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, Lake County, SD, Lincoln County, SD, McCook County, SD, Miner County, SD, Minnehaha County, SD, Moody County, SD, Sanborn County, SD, Turner County, SD, Union County, SD, Yankton County, SD

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:30 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, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 164 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 2023-10-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 16 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2023-10-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 47 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
16 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-73 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1315 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
105 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

191 
WWUS73 KFSD 051926
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
226 PM CDT Thu Oct 5 2023

NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-060400-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0009.231006T1200Z-231006T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.FZ.A.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
Dixon-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-Union-
Including the cities of Wakefield, Ponca, Allen, 
South Sioux City, Huron, De Smet, Arlington, Lake Preston, 
Brookings, Gregory, Burke, Wessington Springs, Alpena, 
Woonsocket, Howard, Madison, Orland, Flandreau, Chamberlain, 
Kimball, Plankinton, White Lake, Stickney, Mitchell, Alexandria, 
Emery, Salem, Canistota, Bridgewater, Montrose, Sioux Falls, 
Wagner, Platte, Lake Andes, Marty, Armour, Corsica, Delmont, 
Parkston, Freeman, Menno, Tripp, Clayton, Parker, Centerville, 
Marion, Viborg, Irene, Hurley, Chancellor, Canton, Lennox, Tea, 
Harrisburg, Tyndall, Scotland, Springfield, Avon, Tabor, Yankton,
Vermillion, North Sioux City, Beresford, Elk Point, Alcester, 
and Jefferson
226 PM CDT Thu Oct 5 2023

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 30 mph 
  with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-
  freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east 
  central, south central and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM CDT Friday. 
  For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
  Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive
  vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

MNZ080-060400-
/O.EXA.KFSD.FZ.A.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
Murray-
Including the cities of Slayton and Fulda
226 PM CDT Thu Oct 5 2023

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 possible.

* WHERE...Murray County.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IAZ001-002-012-013-020-021-031-032-MNZ071-089-097-098-060400-
/O.CON.KFSD.FZ.A.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Sioux-O'Brien-Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-
Nobles-Pipestone-Rock-
Including the cities of Rock Rapids, George, Inwood, Larchwood, 
Sibley, Sioux Center, Orange City, Rock Valley, Hawarden, Hull, 
Sheldon, Hartley, Sanborn, Le Mars, Cherokee, Sioux City, 
Ida Grove, Holstein, Battle Creek, Tyler, Hendricks, Lake Benton,
Ivanhoe, Worthington, Pipestone, and Luverne
226 PM CDT Thu Oct 5 2023

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest 
  Minnesota, northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south 
  central and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
233 
WWUS73 KFSD 060149
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
849 PM CDT Thu Oct 5 2023

NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-061000-
/O.EXT.KFSD.WI.Y.0009.231006T0900Z-231006T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.FZ.A.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
Dixon-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-Union-
Including the cities of Wakefield, Ponca, Allen, 
South Sioux City, Huron, De Smet, Arlington, Lake Preston, 
Brookings, Gregory, Burke, Wessington Springs, Alpena, 
Woonsocket, Howard, Madison, Orland, Flandreau, Chamberlain, 
Kimball, Plankinton, White Lake, Stickney, Mitchell, Alexandria, 
Emery, Salem, Canistota, Bridgewater, Montrose, Sioux Falls, 
Wagner, Platte, Lake Andes, Marty, Armour, Corsica, Delmont, 
Parkston, Freeman, Menno, Tripp, Clayton, Parker, Centerville, 
Marion, Viborg, Irene, Hurley, Chancellor, Canton, Lennox, Tea, 
Harrisburg, Tyndall, Scotland, Springfield, Avon, Tabor, Yankton,
Vermillion, North Sioux City, Beresford, Elk Point, Alcester, 
and Jefferson
849 PM CDT Thu Oct 5 2023

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub- 
  freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east 
  central, south central and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 1 PM CDT Friday. 
  For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IAZ001-002-012-013-020-021-031-032-MNZ071-080-089-097-098-061000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FZ.A.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Sioux-O'Brien-Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-
Murray-Nobles-Pipestone-Rock-
Including the cities of Rock Rapids, George, Inwood, Larchwood, 
Sibley, Sioux Center, Orange City, Rock Valley, Hawarden, Hull, 
Sheldon, Hartley, Sanborn, Le Mars, Cherokee, Sioux City, 
Ida Grove, Holstein, Battle Creek, Tyler, Hendricks, Lake Benton,
Ivanhoe, Slayton, Fulda, Worthington, Pipestone, and Luverne
849 PM CDT Thu Oct 5 2023

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and 
  southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$
952 
WWUS73 KFSD 060748
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
248 AM CDT Fri Oct 6 2023

NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-061600-
/O.UPG.KFSD.FZ.A.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.FZ.W.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0009.231006T0900Z-231006T1800Z/
Dixon-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-Union-
Including the cities of Wakefield, Ponca, Allen, 
South Sioux City, Huron, De Smet, Arlington, Lake Preston, 
Brookings, Gregory, Burke, Wessington Springs, Alpena, 
Woonsocket, Howard, Madison, Orland, Flandreau, Chamberlain, 
Kimball, Plankinton, White Lake, Stickney, Mitchell, Alexandria, 
Emery, Salem, Canistota, Bridgewater, Montrose, Sioux Falls, 
Wagner, Platte, Lake Andes, Marty, Armour, Corsica, Delmont, 
Parkston, Freeman, Menno, Tripp, Clayton, Parker, Centerville, 
Marion, Viborg, Irene, Hurley, Chancellor, Canton, Lennox, Tea, 
Harrisburg, Tyndall, Scotland, Springfield, Avon, Tabor, Yankton,
Vermillion, North Sioux City, Beresford, Elk Point, Alcester, 
and Jefferson
248 AM CDT Fri Oct 6 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph 
  with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-
  freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east 
  central, south central and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. 
  For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IAZ001-002-012-013-020-021-031-032-MNZ071-080-089-097-098-061600-
/O.UPG.KFSD.FZ.A.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.FZ.W.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Sioux-O'Brien-Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-
Murray-Nobles-Pipestone-Rock-
Including the cities of Rock Rapids, George, Inwood, Larchwood, 
Sibley, Sioux Center, Orange City, Rock Valley, Hawarden, Hull, 
Sheldon, Hartley, Sanborn, Le Mars, Cherokee, Sioux City, 
Ida Grove, Holstein, Battle Creek, Tyler, Hendricks, Lake Benton,
Ivanhoe, Slayton, Fulda, Worthington, Pipestone, and Luverne
248 AM CDT Fri Oct 6 2023

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and 
  southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IAZ003-014-022-MNZ072-081-090-061600-
/O.NEW.KFSD.FR.Y.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
Dickinson-Clay-Buena Vista-Lyon-Cottonwood-Jackson-
Including the cities of Spirit Lake, Milford, Arnolds Park, 
Spencer, Storm Lake, Marshall, Windom, Mountain Lake, Jackson, 
and Lakefield
248 AM CDT Fri Oct 6 2023

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Dickinson, Clay and Buena Vista Counties. In 
  Minnesota, Lyon, Cottonwood and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
040 
WWUS73 KFSD 061556
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1056 AM CDT Fri Oct 6 2023

NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-070000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FZ.W.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-231006T1800Z/
Dixon-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-Union-
Including the cities of Wakefield, Ponca, Allen, 
South Sioux City, Huron, De Smet, Arlington, Lake Preston, 
Brookings, Gregory, Burke, Wessington Springs, Alpena, 
Woonsocket, Howard, Madison, Orland, Flandreau, Chamberlain, 
Kimball, Plankinton, White Lake, Stickney, Mitchell, Alexandria, 
Emery, Salem, Canistota, Bridgewater, Montrose, Sioux Falls, 
Wagner, Platte, Lake Andes, Marty, Armour, Corsica, Delmont, 
Parkston, Freeman, Menno, Tripp, Clayton, Parker, Centerville, 
Marion, Viborg, Irene, Hurley, Chancellor, Canton, Lennox, Tea, 
Harrisburg, Tyndall, Scotland, Springfield, Avon, Tabor, Yankton,
Vermillion, North Sioux City, Beresford, Elk Point, Alcester, 
and Jefferson
1056 AM CDT Fri Oct 6 2023

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph 
  with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub- 
  freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east 
  central, south central and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. 
  For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IAZ001-002-012-013-020-021-031-032-MNZ071-080-089-097-098-070000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FZ.W.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Sioux-O'Brien-Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-
Murray-Nobles-Pipestone-Rock-
Including the cities of Rock Rapids, George, Inwood, Larchwood, 
Sibley, Sioux Center, Orange City, Rock Valley, Hawarden, Hull, 
Sheldon, Hartley, Sanborn, Le Mars, Cherokee, Sioux City, 
Ida Grove, Holstein, Battle Creek, Tyler, Hendricks, Lake Benton,
Ivanhoe, Slayton, Fulda, Worthington, Pipestone, and Luverne
1056 AM CDT Fri Oct 6 2023

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and 
  southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IAZ003-014-022-MNZ072-081-090-070000-
/O.CON.KFSD.FR.Y.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
Dickinson-Clay-Buena Vista-Lyon-Cottonwood-Jackson-
Including the cities of Spirit Lake, Milford, Arnolds Park, 
Spencer, Storm Lake, Marshall, Windom, Mountain Lake, Jackson, 
and Lakefield
1056 AM CDT Fri Oct 6 2023

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Dickinson, Clay and Buena Vista Counties. In 
  Minnesota, Lyon, Cottonwood and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$
275 
WWUS73 KFSD 061757
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1257 PM CDT Fri Oct 6 2023

NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-070200-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-231006T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.FZ.W.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
Dixon-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-Union-
Including the cities of Wakefield, Ponca, Allen, 
South Sioux City, Huron, De Smet, Arlington, Lake Preston, 
Brookings, Gregory, Burke, Wessington Springs, Alpena, 
Woonsocket, Howard, Madison, Orland, Flandreau, Chamberlain, 
Kimball, Plankinton, White Lake, Stickney, Mitchell, Alexandria, 
Emery, Salem, Canistota, Bridgewater, Montrose, Sioux Falls, 
Wagner, Platte, Lake Andes, Marty, Armour, Corsica, Delmont, 
Parkston, Freeman, Menno, Tripp, Clayton, Parker, Centerville, 
Marion, Viborg, Irene, Hurley, Chancellor, Canton, Lennox, Tea, 
Harrisburg, Tyndall, Scotland, Springfield, Avon, Tabor, Yankton,
Vermillion, North Sioux City, Beresford, Elk Point, Alcester, 
and Jefferson
1257 PM CDT Fri Oct 6 2023

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CDT SATURDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east 
  central, south central and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. 
  For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT 
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IAZ001-002-012-013-020-021-031-032-MNZ071-080-089-097-098-070200-
/O.CON.KFSD.FZ.W.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Sioux-O'Brien-Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-
Murray-Nobles-Pipestone-Rock-
Including the cities of Rock Rapids, George, Inwood, Larchwood, 
Sibley, Sioux Center, Orange City, Rock Valley, Hawarden, Hull, 
Sheldon, Hartley, Sanborn, Le Mars, Cherokee, Sioux City, 
Ida Grove, Holstein, Battle Creek, Tyler, Hendricks, Lake Benton,
Ivanhoe, Slayton, Fulda, Worthington, Pipestone, and Luverne
1257 PM CDT Fri Oct 6 2023

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and 
  southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

IAZ003-014-022-MNZ072-081-090-070200-
/O.CON.KFSD.FR.Y.0001.231007T0500Z-231007T1400Z/
Dickinson-Clay-Buena Vista-Lyon-Cottonwood-Jackson-
Including the cities of Spirit Lake, Milford, Arnolds Park, 
Spencer, Storm Lake, Marshall, Windom, Mountain Lake, Jackson, 
and Lakefield
1257 PM CDT Fri Oct 6 2023

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Dickinson, Clay and Buena Vista Counties. In 
  Minnesota, Lyon, Cottonwood and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 5, 3:08 AM CDTFreeze WatchFSDAurora, Beadle, Bon Homme, Brookings, Brule, Charles Mix and 18 more24 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.