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Wind Advisory 14, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

May 15, 20254 states

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this wind advisory at May 15, 2025, 2:15 PM CDT for 4 states. It took effect at May 16, 2025, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 18 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 15, 2025, 2:15 PM CDT (19:15 UTC)
In effect from
May 16, 2025, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
May 16, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD
All 26 counties

Buena Vista County, IA, Cherokee County, IA, Clay County, IA, Dickinson County, IA, Ida County, IA, Lyon County, IA, O'Brien County, IA, Osceola County, IA, Plymouth County, IA, Sioux County, IA, Woodbury County, IA, Jackson County, MN, Nobles County, MN, Rock County, MN, Dakota County, NE, Dixon County, NE, Bon Homme County, SD, Clay County, SD, Hanson County, SD, Hutchinson County, SD, Lincoln County, SD, McCook County, SD, Minnehaha County, SD, Turner County, SD, Union County, SD, Yankton County, SD

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:17 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 294 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, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2025-05-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 515 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 12:00Z on 2025-05-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 148 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
515 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-91 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1098 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
148 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
141 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
1.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

355 
WWUS73 KFSD 151915
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
215 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025

IAZ001-002-MNZ089-090-098-SDZ060>062-065>070-160400-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0014.250516T0600Z-250517T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250516T0200Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-
Including the cities of Freeman, Canton, Tripp, Scotland,
Springfield, Larchwood, George, Luverne, Lennox, Parker,
Centerville, Menno, Inwood, Hurley, Salem, Clayton, Irene,
Yankton, Vermillion, Tabor, Tea, Avon, Sioux Falls, Sibley,
Chancellor, Rock Rapids, Parkston, Emery, Canistota, Bridgewater,
Marion, Tyndall, Jackson, Alexandria, Worthington, Lakefield,
Viborg, Harrisburg, and Montrose
215 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 
  35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the second Wind Advisory, from 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

IAZ003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-160400-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WI.Y.0014.250516T1200Z-250517T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250516T0200Z/
Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-
Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Union-
Including the cities of Allen, Elk Point, Storm Lake, Sheldon,
Sioux Center, Sioux City, Arnolds Park, Le Mars, Rock Valley,
Spirit Lake, Ponca, Battle Creek, Spencer, Milford, Ida Grove,
Alcester, Cherokee, South Sioux City, Holstein, Orange City,
Hartley, Sanborn, Hull, North Sioux City, Wakefield, Beresford,
Jefferson, and Hawarden
215 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 50 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 
  35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the second Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ039-040-056-160400-
/O.EXT.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Moody-
Including the cities of De Smet, Pipestone, Slayton, Lake Benton,
Arlington, Hendricks, Ivanhoe, Fulda, Lake Preston, Flandreau,
Brookings, Tyler, Marshall, Mountain Lake, and Windom
215 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

SDZ038-052>055-160400-
/O.EXT.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-
Including the cities of Woonsocket, Wessington Springs, Howard,
Madison, Orland, Alpena, and Huron
215 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Jerauld, Beadle, Lake, Miner, and Sanborn Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

SDZ050-057>059-063-064-160400-
/O.EXT.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Gregory-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-Douglas-
Including the cities of Plankinton, Marty, Wagner, Mitchell,
Delmont, Chamberlain, Burke, Corsica, Gregory, Platte, Kimball,
Stickney, Lake Andes, Armour, and White Lake
215 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

* 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
5 follow-up statements
899 
WWUS73 KFSD 160159
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
859 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025

IAZ001-002-MNZ089-090-098-SDZ060>062-065>070-161100-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250516T0200Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0014.250516T0600Z-250517T0000Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-
Including the cities of Parker, Canton, Harrisburg, Sibley,
Lakefield, Tea, Luverne, Jackson, Canistota, Tyndall, Yankton,
Bridgewater, Alexandria, Chancellor, Springfield, Marion, Hurley,
Clayton, Avon, Scotland, Irene, Salem, Tripp, Worthington, Tabor,
Lennox, Montrose, Menno, Sioux Falls, Vermillion, George, Emery,
Centerville, Rock Rapids, Inwood, Freeman, Parkston, Larchwood,
and Viborg
859 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds have weakened enough this evening to 
  allow the first Wind Advisory to expire at 9 PM CDT Thursday. 
  However, gusts to 45 mph will continue tonight. Winds are expected 
  to increase again through the overnight, with a new Wind Advisory 
  beginning at 1 AM CDT Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-161100-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250516T0200Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0014.250516T1200Z-250517T0000Z/
Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-
Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Union-
Including the cities of Allen, Spirit Lake, Sioux City, Sheldon,
Ponca, Elk Point, Cherokee, Milford, Sanborn, Alcester, Ida
Grove, Arnolds Park, Hartley, Spencer, Orange City, Jefferson,
Sioux Center, Le Mars, Storm Lake, Hull, Holstein, Rock Valley,
North Sioux City, Battle Creek, Beresford, Hawarden, Wakefield,
and South Sioux City
859 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds have weakened enough this evening to 
  allow the first Wind Advisory to expire at 9 PM CDT Thursday. 
  However, gusts to 45 mph will continue tonight. Winds are expected 
  to increase again through the overnight, with a new Wind Advisory 
  beginning at 7 AM CDT Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ039-040-056-161100-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Moody-
Including the cities of De Smet, Flandreau, Marshall, Lake
Preston, Arlington, Lake Benton, Fulda, Windom, Mountain Lake,
Hendricks, Slayton, Tyler, Pipestone, Brookings, and Ivanhoe
859 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

SDZ038-052>055-161100-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-
Including the cities of Howard, Madison, Alpena, Wessington
Springs, Huron, Woonsocket, and Orland
859 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Jerauld, Beadle, Lake, Miner, and Sanborn Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

SDZ050-057>059-063-064-161100-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Gregory-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-Douglas-
Including the cities of Plankinton, Kimball, Wagner, Chamberlain,
White Lake, Delmont, Marty, Platte, Gregory, Burke, Lake Andes,
Mitchell, Corsica, Stickney, and Armour
859 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

* 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
334 
WWUS73 KFSD 160910
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
410 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

SDZ050-063-161715-
/O.UPG.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0004.250516T1200Z-250517T0000Z/
Gregory-Charles Mix-
Including the cities of Platte, Wagner, Marty, Burke, Lake Andes,
and Gregory
410 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Charles Mix and Gregory Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

SDZ068>070-161715-
/O.UPG.KFSD.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0004.250516T1200Z-250517T0000Z/
Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-
Including the cities of Tyndall, Avon, Yankton, Tabor, Scotland,
Springfield, and Vermillion
410 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Bon Homme, Clay, and Yankton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

NEZ013-014-161715-
/O.UPG.KFSD.WI.Y.0014.250516T1200Z-250517T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0004.250516T1200Z-250517T0000Z/
Dixon-Dakota-
Including the cities of South Sioux City, Ponca, Wakefield, and
Allen
410 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Dakota and Dixon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

IAZ001-002-MNZ089-090-098-SDZ060>062-065>067-161715-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Sioux Falls, Freeman, Viborg, Larchwood,
Sibley, Salem, Canistota, Clayton, Bridgewater, Montrose, Emery,
Alexandria, Inwood, Jackson, Hurley, Tea, Lakefield, Marion,
Luverne, Parkston, Irene, Harrisburg, Parker, Tripp, Chancellor,
Canton, Menno, Rock Rapids, Worthington, George, Lennox, and
Centerville
410 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ039-040-056-161715-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Moody-
Including the cities of Windom, Marshall, Pipestone, De Smet,
Hendricks, Lake Preston, Flandreau, Arlington, Fulda, Mountain
Lake, Slayton, Tyler, Lake Benton, Brookings, and Ivanhoe
410 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

SDZ038-052>055-161715-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-
Including the cities of Huron, Madison, Woonsocket, Orland,
Howard, Alpena, and Wessington Springs
410 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Jerauld, Beadle, Lake, Miner, and Sanborn Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

SDZ057>059-064-161715-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Brule-Aurora-Davison-Douglas-
Including the cities of Chamberlain, Delmont, White Lake,
Stickney, Mitchell, Corsica, Plankinton, Armour, and Kimball
410 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Aurora, Brule, Douglas, and Davison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

IAZ003-012>014-020>022-031-032-SDZ071-161715-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0014.250516T1200Z-250517T0000Z/
Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-
Woodbury-Ida-Union-
Including the cities of Rock Valley, Sheldon, Le Mars, Elk Point,
Battle Creek, Beresford, Alcester, Sanborn, Sioux Center,
Jefferson, Orange City, North Sioux City, Hull, Hartley, Arnolds
Park, Hawarden, Spencer, Sioux City, Storm Lake, Milford,
Holstein, Cherokee, Spirit Lake, and Ida Grove
410 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

AP
733 
WWUS73 KFSD 161513
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1013 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

NEZ013-014-170000-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Dixon-Dakota-
Including the cities of Allen, Ponca, Wakefield, and South Sioux
City
1013 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Dakota and Dixon Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

SDZ050-063-170000-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Gregory-Charles Mix-
Including the cities of Lake Andes, Marty, Platte, Gregory,
Burke, and Wagner
1013 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Charles Mix and Gregory Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

SDZ068>070-170000-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-
Including the cities of Yankton, Tabor, Tyndall, Scotland,
Vermillion, Springfield, and Avon
1013 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Bon Homme, Clay, and Yankton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

IAZ001-002-MNZ089-090-098-SDZ060>062-065>067-170000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Centerville, Tea, Montrose, Irene,
Hurley, Viborg, Larchwood, Salem, Luverne, Marion, George,
Freeman, Canton, Lennox, Canistota, Worthington, Alexandria,
Inwood, Emery, Harrisburg, Sioux Falls, Tripp, Sibley, Rock
Rapids, Jackson, Clayton, Parkston, Parker, Lakefield, Menno,
Chancellor, and Bridgewater
1013 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

IAZ003-012>014-020>022-031-032-SDZ071-170000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-
Woodbury-Ida-Union-
Including the cities of Alcester, Orange City, Ida Grove,
Spencer, Hartley, Le Mars, Sioux City, Hull, Rock Valley,
Beresford, Milford, Storm Lake, Sioux Center, Spirit Lake,
Sheldon, Battle Creek, Sanborn, North Sioux City, Holstein,
Arnolds Park, Cherokee, Hawarden, Jefferson, and Elk Point
1013 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ039-040-056-170000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Moody-
Including the cities of Windom, Lake Preston, Lake Benton, Fulda,
Hendricks, Arlington, Flandreau, Pipestone, Mountain Lake, De
Smet, Tyler, Marshall, Ivanhoe, Brookings, and Slayton
1013 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

SDZ038-052>055-170000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-
Including the cities of Orland, Howard, Huron, Alpena, Madison,
Woonsocket, and Wessington Springs
1013 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Jerauld, Beadle, Lake, Miner, and Sanborn Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

SDZ057>059-064-170000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Brule-Aurora-Davison-Douglas-
Including the cities of Kimball, Mitchell, Armour, Chamberlain,
Stickney, Delmont, Plankinton, Corsica, and White Lake
1013 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Aurora, Brule, Douglas, and Davison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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
700 
WWUS73 KFSD 162153
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
453 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

NEZ013-014-SDZ050-063-068>070-170000-
/O.CAN.KFSD.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-
Including the cities of Gregory, Scotland, Avon, Ponca, Yankton,
Wakefield, Tyndall, Marty, South Sioux City, Wagner, Lake Andes,
Platte, Vermillion, Allen, Tabor, Springfield, and Burke
453 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

IAZ001-002-MNZ089-090-098-SDZ060>062-065>067-170000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Jackson, Parkston, Larchwood, Freeman,
Rock Rapids, Canton, Sioux Falls, Tea, Clayton, Emery, Hurley,
Parker, Harrisburg, Montrose, Worthington, Inwood, George,
Alexandria, Chancellor, Lakefield, Sibley, Tripp, Lennox, Menno,
Viborg, Luverne, Centerville, Salem, Bridgewater, Irene, Marion,
and Canistota
453 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

IAZ003-012>014-020>022-031-032-SDZ071-170000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-
Woodbury-Ida-Union-
Including the cities of Sioux City, Hartley, Hawarden, Jefferson,
Battle Creek, Orange City, Cherokee, Holstein, Milford, Le Mars,
Sheldon, North Sioux City, Arnolds Park, Spirit Lake, Ida Grove,
Hull, Storm Lake, Sanborn, Rock Valley, Beresford, Alcester, Elk
Point, Spencer, and Sioux Center
453 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ039-040-056-170000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Kingsbury-Brookings-
Moody-
Including the cities of De Smet, Slayton, Lake Benton, Arlington,
Flandreau, Fulda, Brookings, Ivanhoe, Hendricks, Pipestone,
Tyler, Lake Preston, Mountain Lake, Windom, and Marshall
453 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

SDZ038-052>055-170000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Beadle-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-
Including the cities of Alpena, Huron, Wessington Springs,
Woonsocket, Orland, Howard, and Madison
453 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Jerauld, Beadle, Lake, Miner, and Sanborn Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

SDZ057>059-064-170000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Brule-Aurora-Davison-Douglas-
Including the cities of Mitchell, Corsica, Chamberlain, Delmont,
Plankinton, Armour, White Lake, Kimball, and Stickney
453 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Aurora, Brule, Douglas, and Davison Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 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.

&&

$$

Chapman
559 
WWUS73 KFSD 170004
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
704 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ089-090-098-SDZ060>062-065>067-
071-170115-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-Union-
Including the cities of Jackson, Parkston, Sioux City, Larchwood,
Freeman, Hartley, Hawarden, Jefferson, Rock Rapids, Canton, Sioux
Falls, Tea, Battle Creek, Orange City, Cherokee, Holstein, Emery,
Clayton, Parker, Hurley, Harrisburg, Milford, Montrose,
Worthington, Salem, Le Mars, Sheldon, North Sioux City, George,
Arnolds Park, Alexandria, Irene, Spirit Lake, Chancellor, Hull,
Ida Grove, Storm Lake, Sibley, Lakefield, Tripp, Sanborn, Lennox,
Menno, Rock Valley, Beresford, Alcester, Viborg, Elk Point,
Spencer, Luverne, Centerville, Inwood, Bridgewater, Sioux Center,
Marion, and Canistota
704 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Gusty west to northwest winds will continue this evening, but the 
threat for strongest wind gusts has ended.

$$

MNZ071-072-080-081-097-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>059-063-064-
068>070-170115-
/O.EXP.KFSD.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-
Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-Douglas-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay-
Including the cities of Ponca, Wakefield, Flandreau, Lake Andes,
Armour, Allen, Tabor, Howard, Delmont, Stickney, Burke, Platte,
Scotland, Alpena, Kimball, Tyler, Lake Preston, Windom, Madison,
Marshall, Gregory, Huron, Wessington Springs, De Smet, Avon, Lake
Benton, Woonsocket, South Sioux City, Orland, Wagner, Marty,
Brookings, Plankinton, White Lake, Ivanhoe, Mountain Lake,
Springfield, Vermillion, Mitchell, Yankton, Arlington, Corsica,
Chamberlain, Tyndall, Fulda, Hendricks, Pipestone, and Slayton
704 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Gusty west to northwest winds will continue this evening, but the 
threat for strongest wind gusts has ended.

$$

Chapman

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Sioux Falls, SD wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at May 15, 12:21 PM CDT, 1 hour 54 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Strong winds and periods of rain to rain showers are expected today through Friday. Wind gusts over 50 mph are expected at times, and Wind Advisories have been expanded to cover the entire forecast area into this evening. Local upgrades to High Wind Warnings are possible.
  • After a quiet weekend, moderate to high probability of rain returns Monday and Tuesday.
Area forecast discussion, May 15, 12:21 PM CDT, 1 hour 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1221 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Strong winds and periods of rain to rain showers are expected
  today through Friday. Wind gusts over 50 mph are expected at
  times, and Wind Advisories have been expanded to cover the
  entire forecast area into this evening. Local upgrades to High
  Wind Warnings are possible.

- After a quiet weekend, moderate to high probability of rain
  returns Monday and Tuesday.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 705 AM CDT Thu May 15 2025

Early morning line of strong-isolated severe storms is exiting
Cottonwood County as of 7 AM. Farther west, have been watching
mid-level clouds develop with showers/scattered thunderstorms now
blossoming across areas west of I-29. This in advance of a strong
upper trough swinging northeast into the area this morning. Latest
evaluation of high-res guidance suggests a small window of low
end severe threat where a narrow corridor of elevated instability
and deep layer shear may interact ahead of the trough through
14Z-15Z. Strongest storms may be able to produce isolated severe
gusts to 60 MPH and/or up to quarter size hail, but overall the
severe threat through the rest of today appears on the lower side.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 400 AM CDT Thu May 15 2025

TODAY: The line has not been a prolific producer of severe winds
based on reports received thus far, likely owing to a shallow
stable layer. However, we have had occasional 60+ mph gusts punch
to the surface, so at least sporadic damage will be possible as
people wake later this morning. This line is on its way toward the
eastern edge of our CWA and will exit prior to the expiration of
Severe Thunderstorm Watch #250.

Attention then turns to additional area of developing showers in
western Nebraska which will be lifting northeast toward the area
this morning as another vort lobe rotates through the base of the
negatively tilted upper trough. CAMs still show an uptick in this
activity as well as additional development farther to the north as
it slides north into southeast SD toward daybreak. With abundant
rain/cooling that took place with the evening activity in this
area, strength/severity of this activity is still in question.
However, given the strength of the upper dynamics and associated
increasing shear, isolated severe storms will be possible.

Regardless, strong westerly winds will develop on the backside of
the surface low pressure today as the SPG compresses. Most of the
area will see winds 25-40 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph. A
Wind Advisory is in effect for most of the area into this evening;
however, further expansion of the headline or upgrade to a High
Wind Warning are possible as some forecast soundings and HREF mean
wind gusts show a low-moderate (30-40%) probability for gusts
exceeding 50kt in areas north of I-90 this afternoon into tonight.
Certainly cannot rule out sporadic gusts reaching this level with
shallow convective layer that supports additional showers and
isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. However, confidence is not
quite high enough to issue the High Wind Warning at this time.
Winds taper off slightly but remain strong as the surface low
moves off to the north/northeast through the overnight hours into
Friday morning.

TONIGHT-FRIDAY: Scattered showers and storms are expected to
continue into the day and evening Friday as the strong low
pressure which moved through our area Wednesday night through
Thursday continues to meander over MN. This keeps strong westerly
winds in place through the daytime hours Friday at least, and
additional wind headlines might be needed in the coming days.
Cooler temperatures prevail.

THIS WEEKEND: Weak ridging with surface high pressure move in for
the weekend, leading to cooler and dry conditions for the first half
of the weekend. Slightly breezy winds on Saturday, becoming light on
Sunday. Some showers and storm chances begin to move into the
western portions of the area ahead of the next wave Sunday night.

EARLY NEXT WEEK: As mentioned above, next wave/trough axis ejects in
to the Plains through the early and mid part of next week. This will
lead to continued shower and storm chances over the region.
Confidence is low in details/timing given the vast differences in
the placement of the low. Breezy and cooler conditions prevail.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1219 PM CDT Thu May 15 2025

Upper low will continue to deepen and then fill across northern
Minnesota by Friday morning. The result will be MVFR ceilings
and scattered rain lifting north of the CWA later this afternoon
and evening. VFR conditions are likely in most areas, outside of
Highway 14 overnight. Gusty westerly winds will persist into the
evening, with potential for 40 to 50 mph winds at times.

The upper low pivots back south on Friday, pushing MVFR stratus
and showers southward through the Tri-State area during the
day.

&&

.FSD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...Wind Advisory until 9 PM CDT this evening for SDZ060>062-
     065>071.
     Wind Advisory until 1 AM CDT Friday for SDZ039-040-056.
     Wind Advisory until 1 AM CDT Friday for SDZ038-050-052>055-
     057>059-063-064.
MN...Wind Advisory until 9 PM CDT this evening for MNZ089-090-098.
     Wind Advisory until 1 AM CDT Friday for MNZ071-072-080-081-097.
IA...Wind Advisory until 9 PM CDT this evening for IAZ001>003-
     012>014-020>022-031-032.
NE...Wind Advisory until 9 PM CDT this evening for NEZ013-014.

&&

UPDATE...JH
DISCUSSION...SG/JH
AVIATION...Dux
Hazardous weather outlook, May 15, 7:11 AM CDT, 7 hours 4 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
711 AM CDT Thu May 15 2025

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-
098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-161215-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory-
Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-
Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Union-
711 AM CDT Thu May 15 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Showers and scattered thunderstorms will develop across southeast
South Dakota this morning. These storms will bring a low risk for
severe weather, with isolated wind gusts to 60 mph or hail up to
quarter size.

Aside from the storms, westerly winds will increase this morning,
with gusts 45 to 55 MPH expected to expand across the area and
persist into this evening. Locally stronger gusts are possible, most
favored in areas north of I-90 and into south central South Dakota
late this afternoon and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Periods of strong westerly winds will persist tonight and Friday
with occasional gusts up to 50 mph.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

In the hours before

Local storm report, May 15, 10:14 AM CDT, 4 hours 1 minute before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1014 AM CDT Thu May 15 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0252 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 W Jasper              43.85N 96.42W
05/15/2025                   Pipestone          MN   Public

            Video and photos from social media of tree
            damage and limbs down.

&&

BP

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 14, 10:18 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFSDCharles Mix, Douglas, Gregory27 min
May 15, 12:12 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFSDBon Homme, Yankton63 min
May 15, 12:52 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFSDHanson, Hutchinson, McCook, Turner14 min
May 15, 1:18 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatFSDHutchinson, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, Moody and 1 more57 min
May 15, 3:06 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFSDBrookings, Moody69 min
May 15, 3:11 AM CDTTornado WarningFSDMurray, Pipestone12 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.