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High Wind Warning 9, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

December 17, 20254 states

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this high wind warning at Dec 17, 2025, 2:43 AM CST for 4 states. It took effect at Dec 18, 2025, 3:00 AM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. 54 reports 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
Dec 17, 2025, 2:43 AM CST (08:43 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 18, 2025, 3:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 18, 2025, 9:00 PM CST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
All 36 counties

Lyon County, IA, Plymouth County, IA, Sioux County, IA, Woodbury County, IA, 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), 39 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:41 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
Dec 18, 3:56 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 733 E Cavour, SDMesonet station 211 SD RWIS Cavour. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 4:11 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 703 Nnw Wolsey, SDMesonet station 164 SD RWIS Wolsey. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 4:20 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 Nnw Huron, SDASOS station KHON Huron Regional Airport. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 4:45 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 614 Nnw Woonsocket, SDMesonet station WSMS2 Woonsocket 4NNW (SD Mesonet). Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 4:52 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 624 S Arlington, SDMesonet station 162 SD RWIS Arlington.
Dec 18, 5:00 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 Ene Letcher, SDMesonet station LCMS2 Letcher 2ENE (SD Mesonet). Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 5:09 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 621 W Howard, SDMesonet station 297 SD RWIS Howard. Peak gust through 1030 am today.
Dec 18, 5:17 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 721 Ese Dallas, SDMesonet station 307 SD RWIS Dallas. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 5:28 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 N Mitchell, SDASOS station KMHE Mitchell Municipal Airport. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 5:29 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 592 Se Madison, SDMesonet station 336 SD RWIS MADISON.
Dec 18, 5:35 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 595 Ene Orland, SDMesonet station MDMS2 Madison 6S (SD Mesonet).
Dec 18, 5:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 585 S Canova, SDMesonet station FW2665 Canova.
Dec 18, 5:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 S Chamberlain, SDASOS station K9V9 Chamberlain Municipal Airport. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 6:08 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 7914 W Platte, SDMesonet station 154 SD RWIS Platte-Winner Bridge.
Dec 18, 6:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Ene Madison, SDAWOS station KMDS Madison Airport.
Dec 18, 6:30 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 657 Sse Dallas, SDMesonet station GGMS2 Gregory 7SSW (SD Mesonet).
Dec 18, 6:33 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 663 S Corsica, SDMesonet station 304 SD RWIS Corsica. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 6:37 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 664 Ne Dante, SDMesonet station 324 SD RWIS Wagner. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 6:41 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 753 W Geddes, SDMesonet station RLAS2 Lake Andes RAWS. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 6:45 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Wsw Luverne, MNMesonet station FW5856 Luverne.
Dec 18, 6:45 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 666 Nne Dixon, SDMesonet station GRMS2 Gregory 16N (SD Mesonet). Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 6:48 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 722 E Dixon, SDMesonet station 283 SD RWIS Dixon. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 7:01 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Ne Yankton, SDAWOS station KYKN Yankton Municipal Airport. Peak gust through 1030 am today.
Dec 18, 7:19 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 715 S Freeman, SDMesonet station 163 SD RWIS Freeman. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 7:20 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 587 Ese Menno, SDMesonet station MNMS2 Menno 7ESE (SD Mesonet).
Dec 18, 7:27 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 Wsw Gayville, SDMesonet station 197 SD RWIS Gayville.
Dec 18, 7:29 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 645 Ese Tyndall, SDMesonet station 179 SD RWIS Tyndall. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 7:42 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 614 E Irene, SDMesonet station 320 SD RWIS IRENE.
Dec 18, 7:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Se Wessington Springs, SDAWOS station K4X4 2 ESE Wessington Springs. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 7:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Ssw Vermillion, SDAWOS station KVMR Vermillion.
Dec 18, 8:02 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 622 Nw Tripp, SDMesonet station 26 SD RWIS Tripp. Peak gust through 1030 am today.
Dec 18, 8:13 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 S Wagner, SDAWOS station KAGZ Wagner.
Dec 18, 8:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Wnw Mount Vernon, SDMesonet station VNMS2 Mount Vernon (SD Mesonet).
Dec 18, 8:24 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 665 W Plankinton, SDMesonet station 214 SD RWIS Plankinton. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 8:25 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 Ene White Lake, SDMesonet station WTES2 White Lake (SD Mesonet). Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 8:32 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 661 W Lane, SDMesonet station 305 SD RWIS Lane. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 8:38 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 638 E Alpena, SDMesonet station 328 SD RWIS Alpena. Peak gust through 10 am today.
Dec 18, 8:55 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 Ne Maurice, IAAWOS station KSXK 1 NE Maurice.
Dec 18, 9:04 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 624 Ene Alexandria, SDMesonet station 213 SD RWIS Alexandria. Peak gust through 1030 am today.
Dec 18, 9:14 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 S Kimball, SDMesonet station 25 SD RWIS Kimball. Peak gust through 1030 am today.
Dec 18, 11:05 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Wsw Beaver Creek, MNMesonet station MN006 I-90 - Beaver Creek Mp 4.
Dec 18, 11:09 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 Ne Yankton, SDAWOS station KYKN Yankton Municipal Airport.
Dec 18, 11:14 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 623 Ese Parker, SDMesonet station 310 SD RWIS Parker.
Dec 18, 11:15 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 597 Wsw Wall Lake, SDMesonet station PKMS2 Parker 7NNE (SD Mesonet).
Dec 18, 11:23 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 584 W Mayfield, SDMesonet station 338 SD RWIS VELDIN CORNER.
Dec 18, 11:24 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 644 Ene Alexandria, SDMesonet station 213 SD RWIS Alexandria.
Dec 18, 11:56 AM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 643 Ssw Beresford, SDMesonet station 16 SD RWIS Beresford.
Dec 18, 12:12 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 593 Nnw Sioux Falls, SDASOS station KFSD Sioux Falls Airport.
Dec 18, 12:15 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 606 Sse Centerville, SDMesonet station BFMS2 Beresford 7 WSW (SD Mesonet).
Dec 18, 12:27 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 632 Sw Sergeant Bluff, IAASOS station KSUX Sioux Gateway Airport.
Dec 18, 12:34 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 673 S Corsica, SDMesonet station 304 SD RWIS Corsica.
Dec 18, 12:40 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 581 S Volga, SDMesonet station VGAS2 Volga (SD Mesonet).
Dec 18, 12:44 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 673 Se Montrose, SDMesonet station 18 SD RWIS Montrose.
Dec 18, 4:55 PM CSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 N Tracy, MNAWOS station KTKC Tracy Airport.

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, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 178 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 2025-12-17Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Aberdeen, SD at 00:00Z on 2025-12-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -44 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2456 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-44 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
31 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

583 
WWUS73 KFSD 170843
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
243 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

MNZ097-171800-
/O.UPG.KFSD.HW.A.0004.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.251217T1800Z-251218T0000Z/
Pipestone-
Including the cities of Pipestone
243 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Pipestone County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. For the High Wind Warning, damaging winds will 
  blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SDZ039-055-056-171800-
/O.UPG.KFSD.HW.A.0004.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.251217T1800Z-251218T0000Z/
Kingsbury-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of De Smet, Madison, Flandreau, Arlington,
Orland, and Lake Preston
243 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Kingsbury, Lake, and Moody Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. For the High Wind Warning, damaging winds will 
  blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-171800-
/O.UPG.KFSD.HW.A.0004.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.251217T1800Z-251218T0300Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-
Including the cities of Lake Benton, Hendricks, Slayton, Tyler,
Ivanhoe, Marshall, and Fulda
243 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lincoln, Lyon, and Murray Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 9 PM CST this 
  evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. For the High Wind Warning, damaging winds will 
  blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

SDZ040-171800-
/O.UPG.KFSD.HW.A.0004.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.251217T1800Z-251218T0300Z/
Brookings-
Including the cities of Brookings
243 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Brookings County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 9 PM CST this 
  evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. For the High Wind Warning, damaging winds will 
  blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

SDZ050-057-063-171800-
/O.UPG.KFSD.HW.A.0004.251218T0900Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T0900Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.251217T1800Z-251218T0300Z/
Gregory-Brule-Charles Mix-
Including the cities of Wagner, Kimball, Gregory, Platte, Marty,
Burke, Chamberlain, and Lake Andes
243 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest 
  winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from noon today to 9 PM CST this 
  evening. For the High Wind Warning, from 3 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. For the High Wind Warning, damaging winds will 
  blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

SDZ038-052-053-058-059-064-171800-
/O.UPG.KFSD.HW.A.0004.251218T0900Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T0900Z-251219T0000Z/
Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-Aurora-Davison-Douglas-
Including the cities of Delmont, White Lake, Stickney,
Woonsocket, Plankinton, Huron, Wessington Springs, Corsica,
Mitchell, Alpena, and Armour
243 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ020-031-NEZ013-014-SDZ054-060>062-065>071-171800-
/O.UPG.KFSD.HW.A.0004.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
Plymouth-Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota-Miner-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Marion, Jefferson, Bridgewater, Alcester,
Clayton, Sioux City, Yankton, Canistota, Parkston, Sioux Falls,
Parker, Centerville, Emery, Salem, Allen, Chancellor, Canton,
Irene, Elk Point, Avon, Beresford, Alexandria, Howard, Montrose,
Hurley, Wakefield, Harrisburg, Tripp, Lennox, North Sioux City,
Tabor, Ponca, Tea, South Sioux City, Viborg, Le Mars, Menno,
Tyndall, Scotland, Springfield, Vermillion, and Freeman
243 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ001-012-MNZ089-098-171800-
/O.UPG.KFSD.HW.A.0004.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Nobles-Rock-
Including the cities of Inwood, Sioux Center, Worthington, Rock
Valley, George, Hull, Hawarden, Luverne, Rock Rapids, Orange
City, and Larchwood
243 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Iowa, Lyon and Sioux Counties. In Minnesota, Nobles and 
  Rock Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ081-171800-
/O.UPG.KFSD.HW.A.0004.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.251217T1800Z-251218T0300Z/
Cottonwood-
Including the cities of Windom and Mountain Lake
243 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory, 
  northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cottonwood County.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from noon today to 9 PM CST 
  this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST 
  Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday may lead to 
  brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ090-171800-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.251217T1800Z-251218T0300Z/
Jackson-
Including the cities of Lakefield and Jackson
243 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS 
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory, 
  northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Jackson County.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from noon today to 9 PM CST 
  this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST 
  Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday may lead to 
  brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-171800-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Including the cities of Sheldon, Spencer, Sanborn, Holstein,
Milford, Storm Lake, Battle Creek, Hartley, Cherokee, Sibley,
Arnolds Park, Spirit Lake, and Ida Grove
243 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday may lead to 
  brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

JH
9 follow-up statements
110 
WWUS73 KFSD 171753
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1153 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

MNZ071-072-080-180200-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.251217T1800Z-251218T0300Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-
Including the cities of Hendricks, Lake Benton, Slayton, Fulda,
Ivanhoe, Marshall, and Tyler
1153 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lincoln, Lyon, and Murray Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

MNZ097-180200-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.251217T1800Z-251218T0000Z/
Pipestone-
Including the cities of Pipestone
1153 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Pipestone County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SDZ039-055-056-180200-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.251217T1800Z-251218T0000Z/
Kingsbury-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Flandreau, Orland, De Smet, Lake Preston,
Arlington, and Madison
1153 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Kingsbury, Lake, and Moody Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

SDZ040-180200-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.251217T1800Z-251218T0300Z/
Brookings-
Including the cities of Brookings
1153 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Brookings County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

SDZ050-057-063-180200-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T0900Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.251217T1800Z-251218T0300Z/
Gregory-Brule-Charles Mix-
Including the cities of Chamberlain, Kimball, Burke, Lake Andes,
Marty, Platte, Wagner, and Gregory
1153 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest 
  winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 3 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

SDZ038-052-053-058-059-064-180200-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T0900Z-251219T0000Z/
Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-Aurora-Davison-Douglas-
Including the cities of Wessington Springs, Plankinton, Stickney,
Corsica, Huron, Woonsocket, Delmont, Mitchell, Armour, Alpena,
and White Lake
1153 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* 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...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ020-031-NEZ013-014-SDZ054-060>062-065>071-180200-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
Plymouth-Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota-Miner-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Tripp, Freeman, Vermillion, Beresford,
Parker, Avon, South Sioux City, Alexandria, Elk Point,
Chancellor, Howard, Emery, Jefferson, Ponca, Bridgewater, Sioux
City, Tea, Allen, Tabor, Yankton, Marion, Tyndall, Alcester,
Clayton, Viborg, Harrisburg, Le Mars, Irene, Wakefield, Parkston,
Scotland, Sioux Falls, Montrose, Canistota, Menno, North Sioux
City, Springfield, Hurley, Canton, Salem, Centerville, and Lennox
1153 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ001-012-MNZ089-098-180200-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Nobles-Rock-
Including the cities of George, Rock Valley, Worthington, Rock
Rapids, Hawarden, Inwood, Luverne, Hull, Larchwood, Sioux Center,
and Orange City
1153 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Iowa, Lyon and Sioux Counties. In Minnesota, Nobles and 
  Rock Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ081-090-180200-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.251217T1800Z-251218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Cottonwood-Jackson-
Including the cities of Lakefield, Windom, Jackson, and Mountain
Lake
1153 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory, 
  northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cottonwood and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-180200-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Including the cities of Holstein, Arnolds Park, Sanborn, Sheldon,
Storm Lake, Ida Grove, Sibley, Milford, Spirit Lake, Hartley,
Spencer, Cherokee, and Battle Creek
1153 AM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

SG
310 
WWUS73 KFSD 172057
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
257 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

MNZ071-072-080-180500-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0300Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-
Including the cities of Hendricks, Lake Benton, Slayton, Fulda,
Ivanhoe, Marshall, and Tyler
257 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lincoln, Lyon, and Murray Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

MNZ097-180500-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/
Pipestone-
Including the cities of Pipestone
257 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Pipestone County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SDZ039-055-056-180500-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/
Kingsbury-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Flandreau, Orland, De Smet, Lake Preston,
Arlington, and Madison
257 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Kingsbury, Lake, and Moody Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

SDZ040-180500-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0300Z/
Brookings-
Including the cities of Brookings
257 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Brookings County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

SDZ050-057-063-180500-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T0900Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0300Z/
Gregory-Brule-Charles Mix-
Including the cities of Chamberlain, Kimball, Burke, Lake Andes,
Marty, Platte, Wagner, and Gregory
257 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 
  to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 3 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured 
  objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages 
  may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

SDZ038-052-053-058-059-064-180500-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T0900Z-251219T0000Z/
Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-Aurora-Davison-Douglas-
Including the cities of Wessington Springs, Plankinton, Stickney,
Corsica, Huron, Woonsocket, Delmont, Mitchell, Armour, Alpena,
and White Lake
257 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* 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...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ020-031-NEZ013-014-SDZ054-060>062-065>071-180500-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
Plymouth-Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota-Miner-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Tripp, Freeman, Vermillion, Beresford,
Parker, Avon, South Sioux City, Alexandria, Elk Point,
Chancellor, Howard, Emery, Jefferson, Ponca, Bridgewater, Sioux
City, Tea, Allen, Tabor, Yankton, Marion, Tyndall, Alcester,
Clayton, Viborg, Harrisburg, Le Mars, Irene, Wakefield, Parkston,
Scotland, Sioux Falls, Montrose, Canistota, Menno, North Sioux
City, Springfield, Hurley, Canton, Salem, Centerville, and Lennox
257 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ001-012-MNZ089-098-180500-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Nobles-Rock-
Including the cities of George, Rock Valley, Worthington, Rock
Rapids, Hawarden, Inwood, Luverne, Hull, Larchwood, Sioux Center,
and Orange City
257 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Iowa, Lyon and Sioux Counties. In Minnesota, Nobles and 
  Rock Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ081-090-180500-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Cottonwood-Jackson-
Including the cities of Lakefield, Windom, Jackson, and Mountain
Lake
257 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cottonwood and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-180500-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Including the cities of Holstein, Arnolds Park, Sanborn, Sheldon,
Storm Lake, Ida Grove, Sibley, Milford, Spirit Lake, Hartley,
Spencer, Cherokee, and Battle Creek
257 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday may lead to 
  brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SG
586 
WWUS73 KFSD 172354
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
554 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

MNZ097-180800-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Pipestone-
Including the cities of Pipestone
554 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Pipestone County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SDZ039-055-056-180800-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
Kingsbury-Lake-Moody-
Including the cities of Lake Preston, De Smet, Flandreau, Orland,
Arlington, and Madison
554 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Kingsbury, Lake, and Moody Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-180800-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0300Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-
Including the cities of Fulda, Hendricks, Tyler, Lake Benton,
Marshall, Ivanhoe, and Slayton
554 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Lincoln, Lyon, and Murray Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. For the High Wind Warning, damaging winds will 
  blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

SDZ040-180800-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0300Z/
Brookings-
Including the cities of Brookings
554 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts 
  up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 
  mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Brookings County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. For the High Wind Warning, damaging winds will 
  blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

SDZ050-057-063-180800-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T0900Z-251219T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0300Z/
Gregory-Brule-Charles Mix-
Including the cities of Marty, Lake Andes, Chamberlain, Kimball,
Platte, Gregory, Burke, and Wagner
554 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 
  to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the 
  High Wind Warning, from 3 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...For the Wind Advisory, gusty winds will blow around 
  unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power 
  outages may result. For the High Wind Warning, damaging winds will 
  blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. 
  Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

SDZ038-052-053-058-059-064-180800-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T0900Z-251219T0000Z/
Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-Aurora-Davison-Douglas-
Including the cities of Huron, Delmont, White Lake, Corsica,
Stickney, Mitchell, Wessington Springs, Armour, Plankinton,
Woonsocket, and Alpena
554 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* 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...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

IAZ020-031-NEZ013-014-SDZ054-060>062-065>071-180800-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
Plymouth-Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota-Miner-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Sioux Falls, Emery, Canton, Menno, Elk
Point, Scotland, Harrisburg, Tea, Montrose, Alcester, North Sioux
City, Canistota, Parkston, Marion, Springfield, Tabor, Allen,
Tyndall, Alexandria, Sioux City, Avon, Ponca, Chancellor,
Vermillion, Beresford, Freeman, Bridgewater, Hurley, Jefferson,
Lennox, Tripp, South Sioux City, Yankton, Parker, Clayton,
Viborg, Le Mars, Salem, Centerville, Wakefield, Howard, and Irene
554 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ001-012-MNZ089-098-180800-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Nobles-Rock-
Including the cities of Rock Rapids, Larchwood, Orange City,
Sioux Center, Luverne, Hawarden, Rock Valley, Hull, Inwood,
George, and Worthington
554 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Iowa, Lyon and Sioux Counties. In Minnesota, Nobles and 
  Rock Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ081-090-180800-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Cottonwood-Jackson-
Including the cities of Windom, Mountain Lake, Jackson, and
Lakefield
554 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, northwest winds 
  30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Cottonwood and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. 
  For the second Wind Advisory, from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-180800-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Including the cities of Storm Lake, Spencer, Hartley, Sibley,
Cherokee, Battle Creek, Holstein, Sanborn, Ida Grove, Arnolds
Park, Sheldon, Milford, and Spirit Lake
554 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday may lead to 
  brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AP
528 
WWUS73 KFSD 180251
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
851 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

MNZ071-072-080-181100-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-
Including the cities of Fulda, Hendricks, Tyler, Lake Benton,
Marshall, Ivanhoe, and Slayton
851 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Lincoln, Lyon, and Murray Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

SDZ040-181100-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
Brookings-
Including the cities of Brookings
851 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Brookings County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SDZ050-057-063-181100-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T0900Z-251219T0000Z/
Gregory-Brule-Charles Mix-
Including the cities of Marty, Lake Andes, Chamberlain, Kimball,
Platte, Gregory, Burke, and Wagner
851 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ081-090-181100-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-251218T0300Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Cottonwood-Jackson-
Including the cities of Windom, Mountain Lake, Jackson, and
Lakefield
851 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cottonwood and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SDZ038-052-053-058-059-064-181100-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T0900Z-251219T0000Z/
Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-Aurora-Davison-Douglas-
Including the cities of Huron, Delmont, White Lake, Corsica,
Stickney, Mitchell, Wessington Springs, Armour, Plankinton,
Woonsocket, and Alpena
851 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

* 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...From 3 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ020-031-NEZ013-014-SDZ039-054>056-060>062-065>071-181100-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
Plymouth-Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota-Kingsbury-Miner-Lake-Moody-Hanson-
McCook-Minnehaha-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-
Union-
Including the cities of Sioux Falls, Emery, Canton, Menno, Elk
Point, Scotland, De Smet, Flandreau, Harrisburg, Tea, Montrose,
Alcester, North Sioux City, Canistota, Madison, Parkston, Marion,
Springfield, Tabor, Allen, Tyndall, Alexandria, Sioux City, Avon,
Ponca, Chancellor, Vermillion, Beresford, Freeman, Bridgewater,
Hurley, Jefferson, Lennox, Tripp, South Sioux City, Orland,
Arlington, Yankton, Parker, Clayton, Viborg, Le Mars, Lake
Preston, Salem, Centerville, Wakefield, Howard, and Irene
851 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ001-012-MNZ089-097-098-181100-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Nobles-Pipestone-Rock-
Including the cities of Rock Rapids, Larchwood, Orange City,
Sioux Center, Luverne, Hawarden, Rock Valley, Hull, Pipestone,
Inwood, George, and Worthington
851 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST 
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Iowa, Lyon and Sioux Counties. In Minnesota, Nobles, 
  Pipestone, and Rock Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday morning may 
  lead to brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-181100-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Including the cities of Storm Lake, Spencer, Hartley, Sibley,
Cherokee, Battle Creek, Holstein, Sanborn, Ida Grove, Arnolds
Park, Sheldon, Milford, and Spirit Lake
851 PM CST Wed Dec 17 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers Thursday may lead to 
  brief visibility reductions along with difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AP
015 
WWUS73 KFSD 180834
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
234 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

SDZ038-050-052-053-057>059-063-064-181700-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T0900Z-251219T0000Z/
Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-
Douglas-
Including the cities of Burke, Wagner, Woonsocket, Plankinton,
Armour, Gregory, Delmont, White Lake, Alpena, Kimball, Stickney,
Chamberlain, Mitchell, Marty, Lake Andes, Huron, Corsica,
Wessington Springs, and Platte
234 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected. Rapid, brief reductions in visibility are possible when 
  snow occurs, especially near and north of I-90.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ020-031-NEZ013-014-SDZ039-040-054>056-060>062-065>071-181700-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1200Z-251219T0000Z/
Plymouth-Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-
Moody-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-
Yankton-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Tyndall, Brookings, Parker, Le Mars,
Bridgewater, Elk Point, Scotland, Springfield, Marion, Emery, De
Smet, Madison, Salem, Howard, Centerville, Arlington, Yankton,
Allen, South Sioux City, Freeman, Lennox, Beresford, Jefferson,
Sioux Falls, Alcester, Chancellor, Alexandria, Flandreau, North
Sioux City, Tripp, Vermillion, Montrose, Viborg, Hurley,
Parkston, Wakefield, Sioux City, Canton, Orland, Tea, Canistota,
Menno, Ponca, Avon, Harrisburg, Clayton, Tabor, Lake Preston, and
Irene
234 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Rapid, brief reductions in visibility are possible when 
  snow occurs, especially near and north of I-90.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ001-012-MNZ071-072-080-089-097-098-181700-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Nobles-Pipestone-Rock-
Including the cities of Inwood, Hull, George, Worthington, Tyler,
Slayton, Marshall, Hendricks, Pipestone, Orange City, Luverne,
Rock Rapids, Hawarden, Rock Valley, Sioux Center, Larchwood,
Fulda, Ivanhoe, and Lake Benton
234 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 
PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Rapid, brief reductions in visibility are possible when 
  snow occurs, especially near and north of I-90.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-090-181700-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.251218T1500Z-251219T0000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Cottonwood-Jackson-
Including the cities of Spirit Lake, Sheldon, Spencer, Milford,
Arnolds Park, Mountain Lake, Ida Grove, Storm Lake, Cherokee,
Jackson, Hartley, Sibley, Battle Creek, Lakefield, Windom,
Sanborn, and Holstein
234 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST 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
071 
WWUS73 KFSD 181619
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1019 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

IAZ001-012-MNZ071-072-080-089-097-098-190300-
/O.EXT.KFSD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Nobles-Pipestone-Rock-
Including the cities of Inwood, Orange City, Larchwood, Rock
Valley, Ivanhoe, Hawarden, Luverne, Fulda, Lake Benton,
Hendricks, Rock Rapids, George, Hull, Worthington, Slayton,
Pipestone, Marshall, Tyler, and Sioux Center
1019 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. Rapid, brief reductions in visibility are possible when 
  snow occurs, especially near and north of I-90.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ020-031-NEZ014-SDZ040-056-062-067-071-190300-
/O.EXT.KFSD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Plymouth-Woodbury-Dakota-Brookings-Moody-Minnehaha-Lincoln-Union-
Including the cities of Flandreau, Elk Point, Sioux City, Le
Mars, South Sioux City, Lennox, Brookings, North Sioux City, Tea,
Jefferson, Sioux Falls, Alcester, Beresford, Harrisburg, and
Canton
1019 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NEZ013-SDZ039-054-055-060-061-065-066-068>070-190000-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Dixon-Kingsbury-Miner-Lake-Hanson-McCook-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon
Homme-Yankton-Clay-
Including the cities of Montrose, Scotland, De Smet, Lake
Preston, Chancellor, Yankton, Tabor, Arlington, Salem, Freeman,
Wakefield, Menno, Orland, Tripp, Clayton, Centerville, Irene,
Parkston, Ponca, Viborg, Hurley, Springfield, Tyndall, Marion,
Parker, Avon, Howard, Emery, Bridgewater, Vermillion, Canistota,
Alexandria, Allen, and Madison
1019 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SDZ038-050-052-053-057>059-063-064-190000-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-
Douglas-
Including the cities of Armour, Stickney, Burke, White Lake,
Huron, Marty, Woonsocket, Lake Andes, Gregory, Kimball, Alpena,
Chamberlain, Delmont, Wessington Springs, Corsica, Wagner,
Plankinton, Mitchell, and Platte
1019 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected. Rapid, brief reductions in visibility are possible when 
  snow occurs, especially near and north of I-90.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-090-190300-
/O.EXT.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Cottonwood-Jackson-
Including the cities of Sheldon, Mountain Lake, Spirit Lake,
Sibley, Spencer, Ida Grove, Windom, Milford, Hartley, Arnolds
Park, Storm Lake, Jackson, Lakefield, Battle Creek, Holstein,
Sanborn, and Cherokee
1019 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

Dux
056 
WWUS73 KFSD 182015
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
215 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

IAZ001-012-020-031-MNZ071-072-080-089-097-098-NEZ014-SDZ040-056-062-
067-071-190300-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Nobles-Pipestone-
Rock-Dakota-Brookings-Moody-Minnehaha-Lincoln-Union-
Including the cities of Inwood, Sioux City, Elk Point, Orange
City, Flandreau, Larchwood, Rock Valley, Le Mars, South Sioux
City, Ivanhoe, Hawarden, Luverne, Brookings, Tea, Jefferson,
Sioux Falls, Alcester, Beresford, Fulda, Harrisburg, Lake Benton,
Hendricks, Rock Rapids, George, Hull, Worthington, Lennox,
Slayton, Pipestone, North Sioux City, Marshall, Tyler, Sioux
Center, and Canton
215 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lingering snow and blowing snow will lead to 
  dangerous travel conditions into the early evening.  Be prepared 
  for icy roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

NEZ013-SDZ039-054-055-060-061-065-066-068>070-190000-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Dixon-Kingsbury-Miner-Lake-Hanson-McCook-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon
Homme-Yankton-Clay-
Including the cities of Montrose, Scotland, De Smet, Lake
Preston, Chancellor, Yankton, Tabor, Arlington, Salem, Freeman,
Wakefield, Menno, Orland, Tripp, Clayton, Centerville, Irene,
Parkston, Ponca, Viborg, Hurley, Springfield, Tyndall, Marion,
Parker, Avon, Howard, Emery, Bridgewater, Vermillion, Canistota,
Alexandria, Allen, and Madison
215 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SDZ038-050-052-053-057>059-063-064-190000-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-
Douglas-
Including the cities of Armour, Stickney, Burke, White Lake,
Huron, Marty, Woonsocket, Lake Andes, Gregory, Kimball, Alpena,
Chamberlain, Delmont, Wessington Springs, Corsica, Wagner,
Plankinton, Mitchell, and Platte
215 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

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

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

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-090-190300-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Cottonwood-Jackson-
Including the cities of Sheldon, Mountain Lake, Spirit Lake,
Sibley, Spencer, Ida Grove, Windom, Milford, Hartley, Arnolds
Park, Storm Lake, Jackson, Lakefield, Battle Creek, Holstein,
Sanborn, and Cherokee
215 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST 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...Lingering snow and blowing snow will lead to 
  dangerous travel conditions into the early evening.  Be prepared 
  for icy roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Dux
906 
WWUS73 KFSD 182354
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
554 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

NEZ013-SDZ038-039-050-052>055-057>061-063>066-068>070-190100-
/O.EXP.KFSD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251219T0000Z/
Dixon-Beadle-Kingsbury-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Brule-
Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-
Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-
Including the cities of Emery, Centerville, Menno, Burke,
Chancellor, Scotland, Irene, Tyndall, Alexandria, Plankinton,
Stickney, Kimball, Springfield, Madison, Marty, Huron, Arlington,
Bridgewater, Wagner, Hurley, Mitchell, White Lake, Ponca,
Delmont, Yankton, Alpena, Marion, Avon, Canistota, Corsica,
Clayton, Gregory, Tabor, Allen, Armour, Parker, Montrose,
Parkston, Woonsocket, Wessington Springs, Viborg, Platte, Orland,
Lake Andes, Howard, Lake Preston, Vermillion, Chamberlain,
Wakefield, Tripp, De Smet, Freeman, and Salem
554 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Wind gusts have decreased below warning criteria, therefore the 
warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

IAZ001-012-020-031-MNZ071-072-080-089-097-098-NEZ014-SDZ040-056-062-
067-071-190300-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Nobles-Pipestone-
Rock-Dakota-Brookings-Moody-Minnehaha-Lincoln-Union-
Including the cities of Sioux Center, Hull, Luverne, Flandreau,
Worthington, Lake Benton, Tyler, Canton, Orange City, South Sioux
City, Le Mars, Elk Point, Brookings, Inwood, Slayton, North Sioux
City, Marshall, Fulda, Jefferson, Larchwood, Sioux City, George,
Hawarden, Alcester, Ivanhoe, Lennox, Beresford, Pipestone, Sioux
Falls, Harrisburg, Rock Valley, Tea, Hendricks, and Rock Rapids
554 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lingering snow and blowing snow will lead to 
  dangerous travel conditions into the early evening.  Be prepared 
  for icy roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-090-190300-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Cottonwood-Jackson-
Including the cities of Sheldon, Sanborn, Spirit Lake, Sibley,
Holstein, Battle Creek, Lakefield, Spencer, Storm Lake, Milford,
Ida Grove, Hartley, Windom, Mountain Lake, Cherokee, Jackson, and
Arnolds Park
554 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CST 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...Lingering snow and blowing snow will lead to 
  dangerous travel conditions into the early evening.  Be prepared 
  for icy roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AP
637 
WWUS73 KFSD 190257
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
857 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

IAZ001-012-020-031-MNZ071-072-080-089-097-098-NEZ014-SDZ040-056-062-
067-071-190400-
/O.EXP.KFSD.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Lyon-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Nobles-Pipestone-
Rock-Dakota-Brookings-Moody-Minnehaha-Lincoln-Union-
Including the cities of Sioux Center, Hull, Luverne, Flandreau,
Worthington, Lake Benton, Tyler, Canton, Orange City, South Sioux
City, Le Mars, Elk Point, Brookings, Inwood, Slayton, North Sioux
City, Marshall, Fulda, Jefferson, Larchwood, Sioux City, George,
Hawarden, Alcester, Ivanhoe, Lennox, Beresford, Pipestone, Sioux
Falls, Harrisburg, Rock Valley, Tea, Hendricks, and Rock Rapids
857 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased below warning criteria, therefore the warning 
will be allowed to expire.

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-090-190400-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-251219T0300Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
Cottonwood-Jackson-
Including the cities of Sheldon, Sanborn, Spirit Lake, Sibley,
Holstein, Battle Creek, Lakefield, Spencer, Storm Lake, Milford,
Ida Grove, Hartley, Windom, Mountain Lake, Cherokee, Jackson, and
Arnolds Park
857 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Winds have decreased below advisory criteria, therefore the advisory 
will be allowed to expire.

$$

AP

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 17, 2:43 AM CSTWind AdvisoryFSDCottonwood, Jackson42 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.