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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

March 14, 202519 counties in South Dakota; 5 counties in Minnesota

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this high wind warning at Mar 14, 2025, 3:21 AM CDT for 19 counties in South Dakota; 5 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 14, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 14, 2025, 3:21 AM CDT (08:21 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 15, 2025, 2:33 PM CDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
All 24 counties

Cottonwood County, MN, Lincoln County, MN, Lyon County, MN, Murray County, MN, Pipestone County, MN, Aurora County, SD, Beadle County, SD, Bon Homme County, SD, Brookings County, SD, Brule County, SD, Charles Mix 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, McCook County, SD, Miner County, SD, Moody County, SD, Sanborn County, SD, Yankton County, SD

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:24 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.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 14, 7:40 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 622 Wsw Gayville, SDMesonet station 197 SD RWIS Gayville.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 00:00Z, 8.4 hours before the alert went out and 139 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 2025-03-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Aberdeen, SD at 00:00Z on 2025-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 189 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
2900 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
189 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
318 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

250 
WWUS73 KFSD 140821
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
321 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

SDZ038-039-050-052>054-057>061-063>065-068-069-141630-
/O.UPG.KFSD.HW.A.0001.250315T0300Z-250315T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0002.250315T0300Z-250315T1800Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Bon Homme-
Yankton-
Including the cities of Tyndall, Corsica, Howard, Wessington
Springs, Arlington, Bridgewater, Kimball, White Lake, Freeman,
Gregory, Menno, Yankton, De Smet, Scotland, Salem, Chamberlain,
Canistota, Montrose, Springfield, Delmont, Emery, Wagner,
Mitchell, Avon, Armour, Plankinton, Alexandria, Woonsocket,
Marty, Parkston, Tabor, Huron, Lake Andes, Platte, Lake Preston,
Clayton, Stickney, Alpena, Tripp, and Burke
321 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is expected to change to snow tonight 
  and early Saturday. Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds 
  and falling snow will create reduced visibility. Blowing snow is 
  likely after snow ends.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

SG
6 follow-up statements
377 
WWUS73 KFSD 141627
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1127 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

SDZ038-039-050-052>054-057>061-063>065-068-069-150500-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0002.250315T0300Z-250315T1800Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Bon Homme-
Yankton-
Including the cities of Wessington Springs, Corsica, De Smet,
Tyndall, Lake Preston, Alexandria, Armour, Emery, Menno,
Montrose, Plankinton, Mitchell, Kimball, Huron, Canistota, White
Lake, Scotland, Yankton, Platte, Parkston, Springfield, Salem,
Arlington, Marty, Freeman, Gregory, Bridgewater, Tripp, Delmont,
Clayton, Avon, Lake Andes, Tabor, Howard, Burke, Stickney,
Woonsocket, Chamberlain, Wagner, and Alpena
1127 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 
PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Weisser
333 
WWUS73 KFSD 141846
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
146 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MNZ071-072-080-097-SDZ040-055-056-150300-
/O.EXB.KFSD.HW.W.0002.250315T0900Z-250315T2100Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Pipestone-Brookings-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Ivanhoe, Marshall, Pipestone, Madison,
Hendricks, Tyler, Orland, Flandreau, Slayton, Brookings, Lake
Benton, and Fulda
146 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

SDZ038-039-050-052>054-057>061-063>065-068-069-150300-
/O.EXT.KFSD.HW.W.0002.250315T0300Z-250315T1500Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Bon Homme-
Yankton-
Including the cities of Wessington Springs, Corsica, De Smet,
Tyndall, Lake Preston, Alexandria, Armour, Emery, Menno,
Montrose, Plankinton, Mitchell, Kimball, Huron, Canistota, White
Lake, Scotland, Yankton, Platte, Parkston, Springfield, Salem,
Arlington, Marty, Freeman, Gregory, Bridgewater, Tripp, Delmont,
Clayton, Avon, Lake Andes, Tabor, Howard, Burke, Stickney,
Woonsocket, Chamberlain, Wagner, and Alpena
146 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ001-012-020-031-MNZ098-NEZ013-014-SDZ062-066-067-070-071-150300-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0008.250315T0900Z-250315T2100Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Minnehaha-Turner-
Lincoln-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Parker, Le Mars, Sioux Center, Beresford,
Viborg, Rock Rapids, Jefferson, Hull, Lennox, Ponca, Centerville,
Orange City, Vermillion, Chancellor, Hawarden, Tea, North Sioux
City, Harrisburg, Rock Valley, Irene, Marion, Larchwood, Elk
Point, Luverne, Canton, Sioux City, Wakefield, Hurley, George,
South Sioux City, Sioux Falls, Inwood, Alcester, and Allen
146 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-089-090-150300-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0008.250315T1200Z-250315T2300Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Including the cities of Sanborn, Spencer, Battle Creek, Windom,
Cherokee, Spirit Lake, Hartley, Lakefield, Sheldon, Milford, Ida
Grove, Mountain Lake, Worthington, Jackson, Sibley, Storm Lake,
Arnolds Park, and Holstein
146 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Weisser
555 
WWUS73 KFSD 142208
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
508 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

SDZ038-039-050-052>054-057>061-063>065-068-069-150815-
/O.EXT.KFSD.HW.W.0002.250315T0000Z-250315T1500Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Bon Homme-
Yankton-
Including the cities of Lake Andes, Stickney, Corsica, Kimball,
Freeman, Huron, Howard, Tripp, Mitchell, Bridgewater, Avon,
Alpena, Arlington, Menno, Woonsocket, Chamberlain, Gregory,
Montrose, Delmont, Salem, Plankinton, Lake Preston, Tyndall,
Canistota, Platte, Wessington Springs, Parkston, Clayton, De
Smet, Alexandria, Springfield, Burke, Tabor, Scotland, Wagner,
Armour, Marty, Yankton, White Lake, and Emery
508 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain is expected to change to snow tonight 
  and early Saturday. Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds 
  and falling snow will create reduced visibility. Blowing snow is 
  likely after snow ends.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-097-SDZ040-055-056-150815-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0002.250315T0900Z-250315T2100Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Pipestone-Brookings-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Tyler, Ivanhoe, Lake Benton, Fulda,
Slayton, Madison, Brookings, Flandreau, Orland, Pipestone,
Hendricks, and Marshall
508 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM CDT 
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ001-012-020-031-MNZ098-NEZ013-014-SDZ062-066-067-070-071-150815-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0008.250315T0900Z-250315T2100Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Minnehaha-Turner-
Lincoln-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Rock Valley, Sioux Center, Centerville,
South Sioux City, Beresford, Hurley, North Sioux City, Tea,
Luverne, Lennox, Canton, Hawarden, Rock Rapids, Vermillion, Sioux
Falls, Hull, Parker, Elk Point, Alcester, Ponca, Larchwood,
Orange City, Viborg, Wakefield, George, Marion, Irene, Le Mars,
Allen, Harrisburg, Jefferson, Sioux City, Chancellor, and Inwood
508 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-089-090-150815-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0008.250315T1200Z-250315T2300Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Including the cities of Arnolds Park, Ida Grove, Cherokee,
Holstein, Sibley, Sheldon, Hartley, Spencer, Mountain Lake,
Windom, Lakefield, Spirit Lake, Worthington, Sanborn, Jackson,
Milford, Battle Creek, and Storm Lake
508 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Kalin
809 
WWUS73 KFSD 150817
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
317 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

SDZ038-039-050-052>054-057>061-063>065-068-069-151800-
/O.CAN.KFSD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250315T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KFSD.WI.Y.0008.250315T0817Z-250315T1800Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Bon Homme-
Yankton-
Including the cities of Canistota, Lake Andes, Clayton, Howard,
White Lake, Platte, Bridgewater, Tripp, Freeman, Salem,
Plankinton, Scotland, Huron, Kimball, Woonsocket, Chamberlain,
Alexandria, Wessington Springs, Menno, Mitchell, Delmont,
Corsica, Gregory, Wagner, Parkston, Armour, Yankton, Alpena,
Emery, Tabor, Avon, Springfield, Stickney, Burke, Marty, Tyndall,
Lake Preston, Montrose, De Smet, and Arlington
317 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain continues to change to snow early 
  Saturday morning. Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds and 
  falling snow will create reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

SDZ055-151800-
/O.CAN.KFSD.HW.W.0002.250315T0900Z-250315T2100Z/
/O.EXB.KFSD.WI.Y.0008.250315T0817Z-250315T1800Z/
Lake-
Including the cities of Madison and Orland
317 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Lake County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain continues to change to snow early 
  Saturday morning. Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds and 
  falling snow will create reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ081-151830-
/O.UPG.KFSD.WI.Y.0008.250315T1200Z-250315T2300Z/
/O.EXA.KFSD.HW.W.0002.250315T0900Z-250315T2100Z/
Cottonwood-
Including the cities of Windom and Mountain Lake
317 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cottonwood County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain changes to snow early Saturday morning. 
  Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds and falling snow will 
  create reduced visibility. Blowing snow is likely after snow ends.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-097-SDZ040-056-151830-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0002.250315T0900Z-250315T2100Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Pipestone-Brookings-Moody-
Including the cities of Tyler, Brookings, Ivanhoe, Slayton,
Pipestone, Flandreau, Hendricks, Marshall, Fulda, and Lake Benton
317 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain changes to snow early Saturday morning. 
  Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds and falling snow will 
  create reduced visibility. Blowing snow is likely after snow ends.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ001-012-020-031-MNZ098-NEZ013-014-SDZ062-066-067-070-071-151830-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0008.250315T0900Z-250315T2100Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Minnehaha-Turner-
Lincoln-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Chancellor, Hawarden, Irene, Elk Point,
Canton, Wakefield, Ponca, Harrisburg, Orange City, Beresford,
Sioux Falls, Larchwood, Alcester, Sioux City, Rock Rapids,
Marion, Viborg, Sioux Center, Lennox, South Sioux City, Parker,
Allen, Tea, Vermillion, Jefferson, George, Centerville, Hull,
Hurley, North Sioux City, Luverne, Inwood, Rock Valley, and Le
Mars
317 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain changes to snow early Saturday morning. 
  Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds and falling snow will 
  create reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ089-090-151830-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0008.250315T1200Z-250315T2300Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-Nobles-
Jackson-
Including the cities of Spirit Lake, Arnolds Park, Sanborn,
Holstein, Hartley, Sibley, Milford, Storm Lake, Lakefield, Ida
Grove, Worthington, Jackson, Spencer, Cherokee, Sheldon, and
Battle Creek
317 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain changes to snow early Saturday morning. 
  Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds and falling snow will 
  create reduced visibility. Blowing snow is likely after snow ends.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

SG
815 
WWUS73 KFSD 151750
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1250 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

SDZ038-039-050-052>055-057>061-063>065-068-069-151900-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250315T1800Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Bon Homme-
Yankton-
Including the cities of Menno, Lake Andes, Tripp, Chamberlain,
Howard, Yankton, Wagner, Tabor, Scotland, Canistota, Marty,
Montrose, Freeman, Kimball, De Smet, White Lake, Alexandria,
Alpena, Arlington, Plankinton, Mitchell, Springfield, Avon, Lake
Preston, Orland, Huron, Madison, Armour, Woonsocket, Emery,
Gregory, Burke, Platte, Clayton, Corsica, Salem, Bridgewater,
Delmont, Tyndall, Parkston, Wessington Springs, and Stickney
1250 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Northwest winds will still gust to 30 to 40 mph at times through 
sunset.

$$

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ040-056-152100-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250315T2100Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Brookings-Moody-
Including the cities of Marshall, Pipestone, Slayton, Flandreau,
Brookings, Hendricks, Ivanhoe, Fulda, Tyler, Windom, Lake Benton,
and Mountain Lake
1250 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, 
  especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ001-012-020-031-MNZ098-NEZ013-014-SDZ062-066-067-070-071-152100-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250315T2100Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Minnehaha-Turner-
Lincoln-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Tea, South Sioux City, Beresford, Elk
Point, Ponca, Wakefield, George, Marion, Canton, Orange City,
Sioux Falls, Larchwood, North Sioux City, Allen, Sioux City,
Centerville, Parker, Hawarden, Lennox, Le Mars, Rock Rapids,
Inwood, Irene, Harrisburg, Vermillion, Jefferson, Chancellor,
Hull, Sioux Center, Alcester, Hurley, Luverne, Viborg, and Rock
Valley
1250 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ089-090-152300-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250315T2300Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-Nobles-
Jackson-
Including the cities of Cherokee, Ida Grove, Milford, Jackson,
Hartley, Lakefield, Arnolds Park, Sanborn, Spirit Lake, Spencer,
Worthington, Battle Creek, Storm Lake, Holstein, Sheldon, and
Sibley
1250 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Weisser
913 
WWUS73 KFSD 151933
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
233 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ040-056-152045-
/O.CAN.KFSD.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250315T2100Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Brookings-Moody-
Including the cities of Marshall, Pipestone, Slayton, Flandreau,
Brookings, Hendricks, Ivanhoe, Fulda, Tyler, Windom, Lake Benton,
and Mountain Lake
233 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Northwest winds will gradually diminish through sunset with gusts of 
30 to 40 mph expected.

$$

IAZ001-012-020-031-MNZ098-NEZ013-014-SDZ062-066-067-070-071-152045-
/O.CAN.KFSD.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250315T2100Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Minnehaha-Turner-
Lincoln-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Tea, South Sioux City, Beresford, Elk
Point, Ponca, Wakefield, George, Marion, Canton, Orange City,
Sioux Falls, Larchwood, North Sioux City, Allen, Sioux City,
Centerville, Parker, Hawarden, Lennox, Le Mars, Rock Rapids,
Inwood, Irene, Harrisburg, Vermillion, Jefferson, Chancellor,
Hull, Sioux Center, Alcester, Hurley, Luverne, Viborg, and Rock
Valley
233 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Northwest winds will gradually diminish through sunset with gusts of 
30 to 40 mph expected.

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ089-090-152045-
/O.CAN.KFSD.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250315T2300Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-Nobles-
Jackson-
Including the cities of Cherokee, Ida Grove, Milford, Jackson,
Hartley, Lakefield, Arnolds Park, Sanborn, Spirit Lake, Spencer,
Worthington, Battle Creek, Storm Lake, Holstein, Sheldon, and
Sibley
233 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Northwest winds will gradually diminish through sunset with gusts of 
30 to 40 mph expected.

$$

Weisser

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 1:46 PM CDTWind AdvisoryFSDAurora, Beadle, Bon Homme, Brule, Charles Mix, Clay and 16 more25 hr
Mar 14, 1:55 PM CDTBlizzard WarningFSDBrookings, Moody23 hr
Mar 14, 1:55 PM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryFSDBon Homme, Clay, Hanson, Hutchinson, Kingsbury, Lake and 7 more23 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.