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Extreme Cold Warning 4, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

February 17, 20254 states

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this extreme cold warning at Feb 17, 2025, 2:57 AM CST for 4 states. It took effect at Feb 17, 2025, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 15 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
Feb 17, 2025, 2:57 AM CST (08:57 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 17, 2025, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 18, 2025, 12:00 PM CST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
All 45 counties

Buena Vista County, IA, Cherokee County, IA, Clay County, IA, Dickinson County, IA, Ida County, IA, Lyon County, IA, O'Brien County, IA, Osceola County, IA, Plymouth County, IA, Sioux County, IA, Woodbury County, IA, Cottonwood County, MN, Jackson County, MN, Lincoln County, MN, Lyon County, MN, Murray County, MN, Nobles County, MN, Pipestone County, MN, Rock County, MN, 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), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:56 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, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 202 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 00:00Z on 2025-02-17Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Aberdeen, SD at 00:00Z on 2025-02-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -58 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 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
999 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
77 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-58 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
134 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

025 
WWUS73 KFSD 170857
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
257 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ038>040-052>056-171700-
/O.UPG.KFSD.EC.A.0001.250218T0600Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.EC.A.0002.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0003.250217T0900Z-250217T1800Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Beadle-Kingsbury-
Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Hendricks, Howard, Slayton, Huron, Fulda,
Orland, Marshall, Lake Benton, Woonsocket, Ivanhoe, Lake Preston,
Arlington, Windom, Alpena, Wessington Springs, Flandreau, De
Smet, Pipestone, Madison, Brookings, Mountain Lake, and Tyler
257 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST 
TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 38 below zero expected. For the second Extreme 
  Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 44 below zero 
  expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 37 below zero possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central and east 
  central South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. 
  For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday 
  night through Wednesday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

MNZ089-090-171700-
/O.UPG.KFSD.EC.A.0001.250218T0600Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.EC.A.0002.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.250217T0900Z-250217T1800Z/
Nobles-Jackson-
Including the cities of Lakefield, Jackson, and Worthington
257 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST 
TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 37 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 43 below zero expected. For 
  the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero possible.

* WHERE...Jackson and Nobles Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For 
  the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-022-MNZ098-SDZ059>062-065>067-171700-
/O.UPG.KFSD.EC.A.0001.250218T0600Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.250217T0900Z-250217T1800Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Buena Vista-Rock-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Rock Rapids, Canton, Inwood, Spirit Lake,
Tea, Sioux Center, Montrose, Viborg, Harrisburg, Orange City,
Marion, Sibley, Parkston, Hull, Storm Lake, Sanborn, Luverne,
Irene, Tripp, Canistota, Hurley, Salem, Milford, Freeman, Rock
Valley, Spencer, Hawarden, Arnolds Park, George, Hartley,
Mitchell, Lennox, Emery, Bridgewater, Alexandria, Sioux Falls,
Menno, Clayton, Chancellor, Sheldon, Centerville, Parker, and
Larchwood
257 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 33 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 43 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and 
  southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For 
  the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

SDZ050-057-058-063-064-171700-
/O.NEW.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.250217T0900Z-250217T1800Z/
Gregory-Brule-Aurora-Charles Mix-Douglas-
Including the cities of Lake Andes, Delmont, Armour, Stickney,
Chamberlain, Kimball, Marty, Plankinton, Corsica, White Lake,
Platte, Wagner, Gregory, and Burke
257 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 32 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 36 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Aurora, Brule, Charles Mix, Douglas, and Gregory Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For 
  the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ020-021-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ068>071-171700-
/O.UPG.KFSD.EC.A.0001.250218T0600Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Yankton, South Sioux City, Ida Grove,
Jefferson, Wakefield, Cherokee, Alcester, Tabor, Springfield,
Sioux City, Beresford, Ponca, Elk Point, Allen, Tyndall, North
Sioux City, Battle Creek, Avon, Vermillion, Scotland, Le Mars,
and Holstein
257 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 37 below zero 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

SG
8 follow-up statements
475 
WWUS73 KFSD 171239
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
639 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ038>040-052>056-172045-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250217T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0002.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Beadle-Kingsbury-
Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Hendricks, Howard, Slayton, Huron, Fulda,
Orland, Marshall, Lake Benton, Woonsocket, Ivanhoe, Lake Preston,
Arlington, Windom, Alpena, Wessington Springs, Flandreau, De
Smet, Pipestone, Madison, Brookings, Mountain Lake, and Tyler
639 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 38 below zero expected. For the second Extreme 
  Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 44 below zero 
  expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 37 below zero possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central and east 
  central South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. 
  For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday 
  night through Wednesday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

MNZ089-090-172045-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250217T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0002.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/
Nobles-Jackson-
Including the cities of Lakefield, Jackson, and Worthington
639 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 37 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 43 below zero expected. For 
  the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero possible.

* WHERE...Jackson and Nobles Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For 
  the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ020-021-SDZ068>071-172045-
/O.EXA.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250217T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
Plymouth-Cherokee-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Beresford, Alcester, Tabor, Yankton, Elk
Point, Tyndall, North Sioux City, Jefferson, Avon, Vermillion,
Cherokee, Springfield, Scotland, and Le Mars
639 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 29 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 38 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For 
  the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-022-MNZ098-SDZ050-057>067-172045-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250217T1800Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Buena Vista-Rock-
Gregory-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-
Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Rock Rapids, Armour, Canton, Inwood,
Spirit Lake, Tea, Chamberlain, Corsica, Sioux Center, Gregory,
Montrose, Viborg, Harrisburg, Orange City, Marion, Stickney,
Sibley, Parkston, Hull, Storm Lake, Sanborn, Kimball, Marty,
Plankinton, Luverne, White Lake, Irene, Tripp, Canistota, Lake
Andes, Hurley, Delmont, Salem, Milford, Freeman, Rock Valley,
Spencer, Hawarden, Arnolds Park, Platte, George, Wagner, Hartley,
Mitchell, Burke, Lennox, Emery, Bridgewater, Alexandria, Sioux
Falls, Menno, Clayton, Chancellor, Sheldon, Centerville, Parker,
and Larchwood
639 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 33 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For 
  the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ031-032-NEZ013-014-172045-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-
Including the cities of Sioux City, Ponca, Allen, South Sioux
City, Ida Grove, Battle Creek, Wakefield, and Holstein
639 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Ida and Woodbury Counties. In Nebraska, Dakota 
  and Dixon Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

SG
356 
WWUS73 KFSD 171548
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
948 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ038>040-052>056-172045-
/O.EXB.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.250217T1800Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250217T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0002.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Beadle-Kingsbury-
Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Flandreau, Slayton, Pipestone, Wessington
Springs, Madison, Orland, De Smet, Windom, Alpena, Lake Benton,
Lake Preston, Huron, Tyler, Hendricks, Howard, Woonsocket,
Ivanhoe, Marshall, Mountain Lake, Brookings, Arlington, and Fulda
948 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 40 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, 
  very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. For the 
  second Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low 
  as 45 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central and east 
  central South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. 
  For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For 
  the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon 
  CST Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

MNZ089-090-172045-
/O.EXT.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0002.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/
Nobles-Jackson-
Including the cities of Lakefield, Worthington, and Jackson
948 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 34 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold 
  Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  possible.

* WHERE...Jackson and Nobles Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory and second Cold Weather 
  Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold 
  Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday. For the 
  Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-013-014-MNZ098-SDZ058>062-172045-
/O.EXT.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Rock-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-
Including the cities of Emery, Rock Rapids, Montrose, George,
Hartley, Bridgewater, Salem, Sibley, Spencer, Arnolds Park,
Sheldon, Luverne, Alexandria, Milford, Sanborn, Spirit Lake,
Larchwood, Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Inwood, Canistota, Stickney,
White Lake, and Plankinton
948 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 34 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 43 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory and second Cold Weather 
  Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Extreme Cold 
  Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ012-020>022-SDZ050-057-063>071-172045-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250217T1800Z/
Sioux-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Gregory-Brule-Charles Mix-
Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Tea, Parkston, Viborg, Springfield,
Wagner, Irene, Hawarden, Le Mars, Clayton, Lake Andes, Platte,
Tabor, Centerville, Elk Point, Cherokee, Marion, Kimball, Hurley,
Tripp, North Sioux City, Burke, Avon, Rock Valley, Beresford,
Sioux Center, Chancellor, Yankton, Lennox, Corsica, Orange City,
Vermillion, Storm Lake, Menno, Tyndall, Scotland, Jefferson,
Canton, Delmont, Freeman, Gregory, Alcester, Harrisburg, Hull,
Chamberlain, Marty, Parker, and Armour
948 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 34 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and south central and southeast 
  South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until noon CST today. For 
  the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IAZ031-032-NEZ013-014-172045-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-
Including the cities of South Sioux City, Ida Grove, Holstein,
Wakefield, Allen, Battle Creek, Sioux City, and Ponca
948 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Ida and Woodbury Counties. In Nebraska, Dakota 
  and Dixon Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

Dux
299 
WWUS73 KFSD 171750
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1150 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ038>040-052>056-180200-
/O.EXP.KFSD.EC.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250217T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.250217T1800Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0002.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Beadle-Kingsbury-
Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Flandreau, Slayton, Pipestone, Wessington
Springs, Madison, Orland, De Smet, Windom, Alpena, Lake Benton,
Lake Preston, Huron, Tyler, Hendricks, Howard, Woonsocket,
Ivanhoe, Marshall, Mountain Lake, Brookings, Arlington, and Fulda
1150 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 35 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 43 below zero expected. For 
  the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 36 
  below zero possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central and east 
  central South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

MNZ089-090-180200-
/O.CAN.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.CW.Y.0009.250217T1800Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0002.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/
Nobles-Jackson-
Including the cities of Lakefield, Worthington, and Jackson
1150 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 33 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 43 below zero expected. For 
  the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 34 
  below zero possible.

* WHERE...Jackson and Nobles Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday 
  night through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-013-014-MNZ098-SDZ058>062-180200-
/O.CAN.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.CW.Y.0009.250217T1800Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Rock-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-
Including the cities of Emery, Rock Rapids, Montrose, George,
Hartley, Bridgewater, Salem, Sibley, Spencer, Arnolds Park,
Sheldon, Luverne, Alexandria, Milford, Sanborn, Spirit Lake,
Larchwood, Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Inwood, Canistota, Stickney,
White Lake, and Plankinton
1150 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 33 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ012-020>022-SDZ050-057-063>071-180200-
/O.EXP.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250217T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
Sioux-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Gregory-Brule-Charles Mix-
Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Tea, Parkston, Viborg, Springfield,
Wagner, Irene, Hawarden, Le Mars, Clayton, Lake Andes, Platte,
Tabor, Centerville, Elk Point, Cherokee, Marion, Kimball, Hurley,
Tripp, North Sioux City, Burke, Avon, Rock Valley, Beresford,
Sioux Center, Chancellor, Yankton, Lennox, Corsica, Orange City,
Vermillion, Storm Lake, Menno, Tyndall, Scotland, Jefferson,
Canton, Delmont, Freeman, Gregory, Alcester, Harrisburg, Hull,
Chamberlain, Marty, Parker, and Armour
1150 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 40 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and south central and southeast 
  South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

IAZ031-032-NEZ013-014-180200-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-
Including the cities of South Sioux City, Ida Grove, Holstein,
Wakefield, Allen, Battle Creek, Sioux City, and Ponca
1150 AM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Ida and Woodbury Counties. In Nebraska, Dakota 
  and Dixon Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

Dux
347 
WWUS73 KFSD 171903
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
103 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ038>040-052>056-180400-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0002.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Beadle-Kingsbury-
Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Flandreau, Slayton, Pipestone, Wessington
Springs, Madison, Orland, De Smet, Windom, Alpena, Lake Benton,
Lake Preston, Huron, Tyler, Hendricks, Howard, Woonsocket,
Ivanhoe, Marshall, Mountain Lake, Brookings, Arlington, and Fulda
103 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 34 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold 
  Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 37 below zero 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central and east 
  central South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

MNZ089-090-180400-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0002.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/
Nobles-Jackson-
Including the cities of Lakefield, Worthington, and Jackson
103 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 34 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 45 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold 
  Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 36 below zero 
  possible.

* WHERE...Jackson and Nobles Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Tuesday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday night 
  through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ012-SDZ057-064>067-180400-
/O.EXA.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
Sioux-Brule-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Tea, Parkston, Viborg, Irene, Hawarden,
Clayton, Centerville, Marion, Kimball, Hurley, Tripp, Rock
Valley, Sioux Center, Chancellor, Lennox, Corsica, Orange City,
Menno, Canton, Delmont, Freeman, Harrisburg, Hull, Chamberlain,
Parker, and Armour
103 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 30 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and south central and southeast 
  South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-013-014-MNZ098-SDZ058>062-180400-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Rock-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-
Including the cities of Emery, Rock Rapids, Montrose, George,
Hartley, Bridgewater, Salem, Sibley, Spencer, Arnolds Park,
Sheldon, Luverne, Alexandria, Milford, Sanborn, Spirit Lake,
Larchwood, Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Inwood, Canistota, Stickney,
White Lake, and Plankinton
103 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 32 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 42 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

IAZ020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063-068>071-180400-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-
Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Springfield, Wagner, Le Mars, Lake Andes,
South Sioux City, Ida Grove, Platte, Holstein, Wakefield, Tabor,
Battle Creek, Sioux City, Elk Point, Cherokee, North Sioux City,
Burke, Avon, Beresford, Yankton, Ponca, Vermillion, Storm Lake,
Tyndall, Scotland, Jefferson, Allen, Gregory, Alcester, and Marty
103 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

Dux
035 
WWUS73 KFSD 180256
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
856 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ038>040-052>056-181200-
/O.EXP.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0002.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Beadle-Kingsbury-
Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Marshall, Mountain Lake, Windom, Tyler,
Flandreau, Alpena, Orland, Pipestone, Fulda, Lake Benton,
Hendricks, Ivanhoe, Woonsocket, Arlington, Huron, Slayton,
Brookings, De Smet, Lake Preston, Wessington Springs, Madison,
and Howard
856 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 45 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central and east 
  central South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. For 
  the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

MNZ089-090-181200-
/O.EXP.KFSD.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0002.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/
Nobles-Jackson-
Including the cities of Lakefield, Worthington, and Jackson
856 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT 
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 45 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 36 below zero possible.

* WHERE...Jackson and Nobles Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Tuesday. For 
  the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Tuesday night through Wednesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-013-014-MNZ098-SDZ058>062-181200-
/O.EXP.KFSD.CW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Rock-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-
Including the cities of Stickney, Sioux Falls, White Lake, Emery,
Salem, Plankinton, Bridgewater, Arnolds Park, Inwood, Spencer,
Rock Rapids, Mitchell, Spirit Lake, Hartley, Alexandria, Sanborn,
Sheldon, George, Sibley, Milford, Larchwood, Luverne, Canistota,
and Montrose
856 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

IAZ012-SDZ057-064>067-181200-
/O.EXP.KFSD.CW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
Sioux-Brule-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Lennox, Orange City, Parkston, Sioux
Center, Harrisburg, Freeman, Hurley, Centerville, Delmont,
Chancellor, Armour, Kimball, Marion, Tripp, Irene, Tea, Canton,
Menno, Parker, Clayton, Hull, Viborg, Chamberlain, Corsica,
Hawarden, and Rock Valley
856 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and south central and southeast 
  South Dakota.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

IAZ020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063-068>071-181200-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.250218T0300Z-250218T1800Z/
Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-
Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Marty, South Sioux City, Vermillion,
Alcester, Beresford, Battle Creek, Allen, Lake Andes, Yankton,
Ponca, Le Mars, Sioux City, Holstein, Platte, Burke, Cherokee,
Storm Lake, Wakefield, Wagner, Elk Point, Springfield, North
Sioux City, Jefferson, Gregory, Avon, Ida Grove, Tyndall, Tabor,
and Scotland
856 PM CST Mon Feb 17 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

Meyers
693 
WWUS73 KFSD 180909
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
309 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-181715-
/O.UPG.KFSD.EC.A.0002.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.EC.W.0005.250219T0300Z-250219T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.CW.Y.0010.250218T1800Z-250219T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-
Including the cities of Worthington, Ivanhoe, Lake Benton, Tyler,
Lakefield, Windom, Marshall, Jackson, Slayton, Fulda, Pipestone,
Mountain Lake, and Hendricks
309 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, 
  very cold wind chills as low as 32 below zero expected. For the 
  second Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low 
  as 40 below zero expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. 
  For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 PM CST this 
  evening. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this 
  evening to 10 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

SDZ038>040-052>056-181715-
/O.UPG.KFSD.EC.A.0002.250219T0600Z-250219T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.EC.W.0005.250219T0600Z-250219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Madison, Huron, Lake Preston, De Smet,
Woonsocket, Howard, Flandreau, Alpena, Orland, Wessington
Springs, Arlington, and Brookings
309 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM CST 
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 45 below zero. For the second Extreme Cold 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. 
  For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 
  AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ098-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-057>071-
181715-
/O.NEW.KFSD.CW.Y.0011.250219T0600Z-250219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Brule-Aurora-Davison-
Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-
Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Wakefield, Hull, Alcester, Alexandria,
Sioux Center, Burke, Parkston, Luverne, Bridgewater, Plankinton,
Chancellor, Canton, Battle Creek, Irene, Vermillion, Spencer,
Lennox, Menno, Freeman, Ida Grove, Springfield, Clayton,
Hawarden, Platte, Canistota, Viborg, Corsica, Marty, Milford,
Parker, Tyndall, Montrose, Beresford, Tripp, George, Centerville,
Sheldon, Larchwood, North Sioux City, Wagner, Delmont, Marion,
Hurley, Sanborn, Jefferson, Lake Andes, White Lake, Sioux Falls,
Elk Point, Storm Lake, Yankton, Emery, Harrisburg, Holstein, Rock
Valley, Scotland, Inwood, Rock Rapids, Avon, Le Mars, Ponca,
Spirit Lake, Orange City, Tea, Armour, Stickney, Allen, Gregory,
Mitchell, Chamberlain, Sibley, Sioux City, Cherokee, Kimball,
Arnolds Park, Tabor, South Sioux City, Salem, and Hartley
309 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM 
CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 38 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

JH
020 
WWUS73 KFSD 181149
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
549 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-182000-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0005.250219T0300Z-250219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0010.250218T1800Z-250219T0300Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-
Including the cities of Worthington, Ivanhoe, Lake Benton, Tyler,
Lakefield, Windom, Marshall, Jackson, Slayton, Fulda, Pipestone,
Mountain Lake, and Hendricks
549 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM 
CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
10 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, 
  very cold wind chills as low as 32 below zero expected. For the 
  second Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low 
  as 40 below zero expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. 
  For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 PM CST this 
  evening. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this 
  evening to 10 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

SDZ038>040-052>056-182000-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0005.250219T0600Z-250219T1600Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Madison, Huron, Lake Preston, De Smet,
Woonsocket, Howard, Flandreau, Alpena, Orland, Wessington
Springs, Arlington, and Brookings
549 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
10 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind 
  chills as low as 45 below zero. For the second Extreme Cold 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. 
  For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 
  AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ098-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-057>071-
182000-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0011.250219T0600Z-250219T1600Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Brule-Aurora-Davison-
Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-
Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Wakefield, Hull, Alcester, Alexandria,
Sioux Center, Burke, Parkston, Luverne, Bridgewater, Plankinton,
Chancellor, Canton, Battle Creek, Irene, Vermillion, Spencer,
Lennox, Menno, Freeman, Ida Grove, Springfield, Clayton,
Hawarden, Platte, Canistota, Viborg, Corsica, Marty, Milford,
Parker, Tyndall, Montrose, Beresford, Tripp, George, Centerville,
Sheldon, Larchwood, North Sioux City, Wagner, Delmont, Marion,
Hurley, Sanborn, Jefferson, Lake Andes, White Lake, Sioux Falls,
Elk Point, Storm Lake, Yankton, Emery, Harrisburg, Holstein, Rock
Valley, Scotland, Inwood, Rock Rapids, Avon, Le Mars, Ponca,
Spirit Lake, Orange City, Tea, Armour, Stickney, Allen, Gregory,
Mitchell, Chamberlain, Sibley, Sioux City, Cherokee, Kimball,
Arnolds Park, Tabor, South Sioux City, Salem, and Hartley
549 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
10 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills 
  as low as 38 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM CST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

JH
295 
WWUS73 KFSD 181738
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1138 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-182300-
/O.EXP.KFSD.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0005.250219T0300Z-250219T1600Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0010.250218T1800Z-250219T0300Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-
Including the cities of Tyler, Mountain Lake, Worthington,
Lakefield, Windom, Jackson, Hendricks, Fulda, Marshall, Slayton,
Lake Benton, Pipestone, and Ivanhoe
1138 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 
10 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 32 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

SDZ038>040-052>056-182300-
/O.EXP.KFSD.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.W.0005.250219T0600Z-250219T1600Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Howard, Brookings, Arlington, Woonsocket,
Madison, Orland, Lake Preston, De Smet, Flandreau, Wessington
Springs, Huron, and Alpena
1138 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
10 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Wind chill values will continue to improve during the 
  daytime hours of Tuesday, but remain around 20 below at times. 
  Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 38 below zero expected 
  tonight and into Wednesday morning.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central South Dakota.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ098-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-057>071-
182300-
/O.EXP.KFSD.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250218T1800Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0011.250219T0600Z-250219T1600Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Brule-Aurora-Davison-
Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-
Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Springfield, Sioux Center, Alcester,
Yankton, Mitchell, Spirit Lake, Tea, Stickney, Sioux City,
Vermillion, Tripp, Arnolds Park, Bridgewater, Marion, Plankinton,
Sioux Falls, Holstein, Freeman, Rock Rapids, Ida Grove, Le Mars,
Wakefield, Emery, Harrisburg, Cherokee, Salem, Canton, Battle
Creek, Lake Andes, White Lake, Viborg, Parkston, Allen, Burke,
Alexandria, Corsica, Inwood, Armour, Chancellor, Tabor, Avon,
Irene, Parker, Scotland, Orange City, Wagner, Storm Lake,
Kimball, Sheldon, Clayton, Sibley, Delmont, North Sioux City,
Gregory, Marty, Platte, Sanborn, Chamberlain, Menno, Elk Point,
Larchwood, Ponca, Jefferson, Hawarden, Milford, Beresford,
Montrose, Centerville, Tyndall, Spencer, George, Luverne, Hull,
Lennox, Rock Valley, Hartley, South Sioux City, Hurley, and
Canistota
1138 AM CST Tue Feb 18 2025

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 
10 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Wind chills will remain between 15 and 24 below zero into 
  Tuesday evening. Very cold wind chills as low as 34 below zero 
  expected tonight into Wednesday morning.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

Dux

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this extreme cold warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Sioux Falls, SD wrote its last area forecast discussion before this extreme cold warning went out at Feb 16, 10:36 PM CST, 4 hours 21 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chill values are expected for a large portion of the week ahead. Use extreme caution if spending time outdoors or traveling.
  • Persistent flurries to light snow risks may linger along the Missouri River into Tuesday, though accumulation will be minimal.
  • A warming trend is in sight by next weekend and into the following week. Probabilities for temperatures greater than 32 degrees approach 100% by next weekend, with 40%+ probabilities of 50 degrees once snow melts.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 16, 10:36 PM CST, 4 hours 21 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1036 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chill values are
  expected for a large portion of the week ahead. Use extreme
  caution if spending time outdoors or traveling.

- Persistent flurries to light snow risks may linger along the
  Missouri River into Tuesday, though accumulation will be
  minimal.

- A warming trend is in sight by next weekend and into the
  following week. Probabilities for temperatures greater than 32
  degrees approach 100% by next weekend, with 40%+
  probabilities of 50 degrees once snow melts.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 204 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

THIS AFTERNOON:  A very cold afternoon across the region with
temperatures struggling to reach beyond the single digits.  Snow-
less areas of north central and northern South Dakota where
temperatures are now in the double digits, have spawned a very
low strato-CU field that will diminish as sunset arrives.

TONIGHT: An upper trough will sink southward into the Northern
Plains and Western Great Lakes regions overnight, with light snow
developing along a mid-lvl baroclinic zone over southwestern South
Dakota into north central and eastern Nebraska.  Meanwhile, a 1048mb
area of high pressure will begin to sink down the Missouri River
Valley into the Northern Plains. While snow spreads southeast,
the extremely dry airmass under the incoming surface high is
likely to keep a very sharp northeast snow line in place near
the Missouri River. In fact PW values overhead this high
pressure area continue to sit near the driest 1% of climatology
for mid- February, and in some places outside of climatology.
Nevertheless, will keep a low PoP along the river areas, but
accumulations are expected to remain under a half inch.
Elsewhere, temperatures will quickly fall after sunset, plunging
into the single digits to teens below zero. The biggest
question will be the influence of increasing cirrus moving
northeast and impact on temperatures around daybreak. Even
adjusting the diurnal curve slightly still leads to -35 or below
wind chills over the northern tiers of the CWA along Highway
14, and advisory criteria extending into northwest Iowa and
southern South Dakota. No changes to headlines ATTM, but will
need to watch areas of SW Minnesota for possible warning
expansion if clouds have less impact.

MONDAY: Light snow chances persist along the Missouri River, with
very dry and cold conditions elsewhere.  The first of several days
where temperatures struggle to reach above zero arrives, with
daytime wind chills remaining between -15 and -25 at times.  Some
expansion of advisories may be needed along the Buffalo Ridge in the
afternoon.

TUESDAY: The coldest low-lvl airmass of this even will move
in for the middle of the work week.  ESAT tables from the
GEFS/NAEFS/ECE all indicate that temperatures in this airmass
sit near to just outside the 30 year climatology for mid-
February, with a typical return interval between 10-30 years. A
slight concern for the persistence of mid-upper clouds along the
Missouri River at times Monday night, which could impact
temperatures. However, with winds settling under the surface
high, we'll likely see low temperatures drop well through the
teens to 20s below zero by daybreak Tuesday. A light north wind
may produce wind chills approaching the -40 to -45F range at
times. Will maintain the expansive extreme cold watch, which
will likely be upgraded later tonight. Tuesday highs again fail
to rise above zero, leading to potential record cold high
temperatures.

WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY: A slightly deepening upper trough over Minnesota
will spin a weak lobe of vorticity through the Dakotas late Tuesday
night into Wednesday morning. Which could throw a brief fly in the
ointment with overnight low temperatures.  Should sufficient low-mid
clouds develop, then NBM temperatures may be too cold.  Have blended
in some slightly warmer guidance, which in return may limit
potential advisory conditions in most areas. However, if these
clouds don't develop, then another widespread advisory may be
needed.   The upper trough begins to slide east as Thursday arrives,
with surface high pressure moving back into the region heading into
Thursday.  Wednesday highs may again fail to rise above zero and may
again establish new cold records.  While some questions with clouds
remain heading into Thursday, with light winds we are likely to
again see temperatures fall back into the teens below zero, and
potential into the -20s.  Again, it looks like widespread
cold weather advisory conditions will be met.   High pressure begins
to slide east early Friday, and at times the wind chill values may
be fairly close to air temperatures.  That said, another night with
single digit to negative teen overnight lows is likely, but perhaps
less advisory potential.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY:  After this week, what's ahead next weekend will
feel like a heat wave.  Downstream blocking finally releases,
allowing heights to build over the central US and warm advection
to begin spilling over into the Plains. The return of
southwesterly surface flow pushes highs into the teens and 20s
on Friday, and the warm westerly flow next weekend will push
highs Saturday near freezing, and then above freezing in all
areas Sunday. LREF guidance suggestion >32 degree probabilities
at 100% by Sunday, with nearly 40%+ probabilities of 50 degree
temperatures in portions of the Missouri River. The very dry and
fluffy snowpack will begin to compress and melt quickly by
early next with the warming late February sun.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1035 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

An area of stratus and isolated flurries will continue to slide
southeastward through northwestern IA through the late evening,
before exiting the area shortly after 06Z. Otherwise, mid to
upper level clouds increase later tonight into Monday. May see
light snow/flurries develop through the MO River corridor after
06Z tonight, with the threat of light snow continuing through
Monday. Even so, only minor accumulations are expected. Winds
will be northerly at 5 to 10 kts through the TAF period.

&&

.FSD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...Cold Weather Advisory from 3 AM to noon CST Monday for SDZ050-
     057>067.
     Extreme Cold Watch from late Monday night through Tuesday
     morning for SDZ038>040-052>056-059>062-065>071.
     Extreme Cold Warning from 3 AM to noon CST Monday for
     SDZ038>040-052>056.
MN...Cold Weather Advisory from 3 AM to noon CST Monday for MNZ089-
     090-098.
     Extreme Cold Watch from late Monday night through Tuesday
     morning for MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098.
     Extreme Cold Warning from 3 AM to noon CST Monday for MNZ071-
     072-080-081-097.
IA...Cold Weather Advisory from 3 AM to noon CST Monday for
     IAZ001>003-012>014-022.
     Extreme Cold Watch from late Monday night through Tuesday
     morning for IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032.
NE...Extreme Cold Watch from late Monday night through Tuesday
     morning for NEZ013-014.

&&

DISCUSSION...Dux
AVIATION...JM
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 16, 5:37 PM CST, 9 hours 20 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
537 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ038>040-052>056-172345-
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
537 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Minnesota, central
South Dakota and east central South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A dangerously cold airmass will result in wind chills as low as 40
below zero tonight into early Monday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chill values are expected for
a large portion of the week ahead. Use extreme caution if spending
time outdoors or traveling.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

IAZ001>003-012>014-022-MNZ089-090-098-SDZ050-057>067-172345-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Buena Vista-Nobles-Jackson-
Rock-Gregory-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-
537 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, southwest
Minnesota, south central South Dakota and southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A dangerously cold airmass will result in wind chills as low as 34
below zero tonight into early Monday.

There will be a risk of light snow and flurries along the Missouri
River tonight, though accumulations will generally be less an inch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chill values are expected for
a large portion of the week ahead. Use extreme caution if spending
time outdoors or traveling.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

IAZ020-021-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ068>071-172345-
Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-
Union-
537 PM CST Sun Feb 16 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central
Iowa, northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A dangerously cold airmass will result in wind chills as low as 25
below zero tonight into early Monday.

There will be a risk of light snow and flurries along the Missouri
River tonight, though accumulations will generally be less an inch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chill values are expected for
a large portion of the week ahead. Use extreme caution if spending
time outdoors or traveling.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 2:57 AM CSTExtreme Cold WatchFSDCottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles and 1 more24 hr
Feb 17, 11:50 AM CSTCold Weather AdvisoryFSDJackson, Nobles, Rock9 hr

Nearby

Extreme Cold Warnings in South Dakota, 2025Extreme Cold Warnings in Iowa, 2025Extreme Cold Warnings in Minnesota, 2025Every extreme cold warning in 2025

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.