High Wind Warning 3, NWS Aberdeen, SD

286 
WWUS73 KABR 181045
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
445 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

SDZ004>006-009-010-017>019-181145-
/O.CAN.KABR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Walworth-Edmunds-Faulk-Spink-Clark-
Including the cities of Herreid, Faulkton, Eureka, Redfield,
Mobridge, Aberdeen, Ipswich, and Clark
445 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Wind Advisory has been replaced with a Blizzard Warning. Strong 
winds upwards of 55 mph are still a concern this morning.

$$

SDZ015-016-033>037-045-048-051-181800-
/O.CON.KABR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Dewey-Potter-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Isabel, Miller, Murdo, Fort Pierre,
Highmore, Onida, Gettysburg, Pierre, Kennebec, and Fort Thompson
445 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026 /345 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ 
TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, Sully, 
  Dewey, and Potter Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MNZ039-046-181800-
/O.EXA.KABR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-
Including the cities of Wheaton and Ortonville
445 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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.

&&

$$

SDZ003-181800-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Corson-
Including the cities of McIntosh
345 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Corson County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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.

&&

$$

SDZ007-008-011-020>023-181800-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Marshall-Roberts-Day-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Webster, Sisseton, Watertown, Britton,
Hayti, Clear Lake, and Milbank
445 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Codington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Marshall, and 
  Roberts Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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.

&&

$$

BC

506 
WWUS73 KABR 181422
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
822 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

SDZ008-020>023-182000-
/O.UPG.KABR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KABR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T2000Z/
Roberts-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Hayti, Sisseton, Milbank, Clear Lake, and
Watertown
822 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Codington, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, and Roberts Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

SDZ015-016-033>037-045-048-051-181800-
/O.CON.KABR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Dewey-Potter-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Miller, Onida, Kennebec, Pierre, Isabel,
Gettysburg, Fort Thompson, Murdo, Highmore, and Fort Pierre
822 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026 /722 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ 
TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, Sully, 
  Dewey, and Potter Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

MNZ039-046-SDZ007-011-181800-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Day-
Including the cities of Webster, Britton, Wheaton, and Ortonville
822 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South 
  Dakota, Day and Marshall Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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.

&&

$$

SDZ003-181800-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Corson-
Including the cities of McIntosh
722 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Corson County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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.

&&

$$

06

802 
WWUS73 KABR 181625
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1025 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

SDZ008-020>023-182000-
/O.CON.KABR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T2000Z/
Roberts-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Hayti, Sisseton, Milbank, Clear Lake, and
Watertown
1025 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Codington, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, and Roberts Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

SDZ015-016-033>037-045-048-051-181800-
/O.CON.KABR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Dewey-Potter-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Miller, Onida, Kennebec, Pierre, Isabel,
Gettysburg, Fort Thompson, Murdo, Highmore, and Fort Pierre
1025 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026 /925 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM MST/ 
TODAY...

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

* WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, Sully, 
  Dewey, and Potter Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

SDZ003-182000-
/O.EXT.KABR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T2000Z/
Corson-
Including the cities of McIntosh
925 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Corson County.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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.

&&

$$

MNZ039-046-SDZ007-011-181800-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Day-
Including the cities of Webster, Britton, Wheaton, and Ortonville
1025 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

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

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South 
  Dakota, Day and Marshall Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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.

&&

$$

06

276 
WWUS73 KABR 181749
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1149 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

SDZ016-036-037-182000-
/O.EXP.KABR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KABR.WI.Y.0007.260218T1800Z-260218T2000Z/
Potter-Hyde-Hand-
Including the cities of Highmore, Gettysburg, and Miller
1149 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Hand, Hyde, and Potter Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile 
  vehicles.

$$

SDZ015-033>035-045-048-051-181900-
/O.EXP.KABR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Dewey-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Onida, Kennebec, Pierre, Isabel, Fort
Thompson, Murdo, and Fort Pierre
1149 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026 /1049 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST /11 AM MST/ TODAY...

Winds have decreased below warning criteria.

$$

MNZ039-046-SDZ007-011-181900-
/O.EXP.KABR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T1800Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Day-
Including the cities of Webster, Britton, Wheaton, and Ortonville
1149 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...

Winds have decreased below advisory criteria.

$$

SDZ008-020>023-182000-
/O.CON.KABR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T2000Z/
Roberts-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Hayti, Sisseton, Milbank, Clear Lake, and
Watertown
1149 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Codington, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, and Roberts Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and 
  cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for 
  high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around 
or damaged by the wind.

&&

$$

SDZ003-182000-
/O.CON.KABR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T2000Z/
Corson-
Including the cities of McIntosh
1049 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Corson County.

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

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects 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.

&&

$$

06

087 
WWUS73 KABR 182001
NPWABR

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
201 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

SDZ008-020>023-182115-
/O.EXP.KABR.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260218T2000Z/
Roberts-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Hayti, Sisseton, Milbank, Clear Lake, and
Watertown
201 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Winds are slowly diminishing this afternoon. Crosswinds will 
continue across Interstate 29, with brief gusts above 45 mph 
possible through mid afternoon.

$$

SDZ003-016-036-037-182115-
/O.EXP.KABR.WI.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260218T2000Z/
Corson-Potter-Hyde-Hand-
Including the cities of Highmore, Gettysburg, Miller, and
McIntosh
201 PM CST Wed Feb 18 2026 /101 PM MST Wed Feb 18 2026/

...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds are slowly diminishing this afternoon.

$$

06

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
122 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Rain transitions to snow this morning, mainly accumulating over
northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota through this
afternoon. Up to 2" broadly expected, with some localized areas in
northeast South Dakota possibly seeing up to 4".

- Strong winds continue this morning, gusting between 45 and 55
miles per hour. A Wind Advisory is in effect for all South Dakota
counties through 12 PM central today. Winds are expected to decrease
this afternoon.

- The combination of strong winds and falling snow will reduce
visibility over northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota this
morning, down to a half to a quarter of a mile possible at times.
Therefore, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of
northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota through 3 PM central
today.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 120 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

Keeping a close eye on wind observations early this morning as the
low pressure center makes its way in. Seeing some isolated, brief
gusts up above 55 mph along the frontal boundary, but for the most
part gusts remain between 45-50 mph. This is in line with the
expectations from the Wind Advisory currently in effect for all
South Dakota counties, which is set to expire by 18Z this afternoon.
Observations are also indicating that mainly rain is falling early
this morning, and temperatures are expected to remain warm enough
overnight to continue that trend out ahead of the front.

Still anticipating a transition from rain to snow later this morning
as the front passes through the area and temperatures drop. Snow is
mainly expected to stay over northeastern South Dakota into western
Minnesota, with central and north central South Dakota remaining dry
after this initial rain push overnight. A southerly shift in high-
resolution model guidance has significantly increased the amount of
snow that is expected once the transition occurs. What was once a
forecast of less than one inch across northeast SD/western MN now
sits at up to 2" from Brown county and east. Portions of Day and
Marshall counties may see even higher, up to 4" in total through the
event. The additional factor that needs to be considered with this
system is that during the time frame when the heaviest expected
snowfall will be (this morning between 6 am and noon central), the
area will be hanging on to the strong northwesterly winds mentioned
above that have prompted the Wind Advisory. Therefore, falling snow
will combine with these winds to reduce visibilities, at times less
than half a mile. Due to these visibility reductions and the
increased snowfall totals, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued
for parts of northeastern South Dakota (Brown County and east) as
well as western Minnesota from 12Z through 21Z. Consideration was
given to a Blizzard Warning, but confidence was not quite high
enough in the consistency or longevity of snowfall rates sufficient
to cause extended visibility reductions of a quarter mile or less,
particularly with no snow currently on the ground. However,
conditions remain borderline, and it would not be entirely
surprising to see some areas reach that quarter mile visibility at
some point this morning.

Shifting focus to central South Dakota today, low post-frontal dew
points (down into the low double digits by the afternoon) will once
again facilitate afternoon humidity values between 20-30%, with the
lowest located over Jones and Lyman counties. This combined with the
strong winds may cause some elevated fire weather concerns over that
area this afternoon. However, winds are set to decrease this
afternoon through this evening, meaning that the strongest winds
will not line up with the lowest humidity. It will depend a little
bit upon how long the winds are able to hang on, but at this time
Red Flag conditions are not anticipated today despite the elevated
concerns.

Looking to Thursday, previous forecasts had focused on the potential
for a band of snow over parts of central South Dakota. Latest model
guidance indicates that this band has shifted south, nearly out of
the forecast area entirely. As it stands now, only a couple of
tenths of snow is expected, and if this southerly trend continues
central South Dakota will remain dry. There is some signal for some
light snow over northeastern South Dakota on Thursday lingering from
the departing low pressure center, but little to no accumulation is
expected in that area on Thursday at this point.

After these precipitation systems move out of the area, the new
upper-level pattern of a trough over the western CONUS will lead to
normal to slightly below normal temperatures for mid-February
through the weekend. Pattern will begin to shift once again early
next week, increasing temperatures to slightly above normal. At this
time, dry conditions are expected through the weekend, and there are
no systems beyond this weekend that are worth diving into just yet.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1155 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026

Terminals KABR,KATY,KPIR,KMBG

Areas of -SHRA/SHRA and -RA/RA will continue across the KABR/KATY
terminals through the overnight period before switching to -sn/sn
early Wednesday morning with generally MVFR VSBY expected within
moderate precipitation. CIGs will generally be MVFR as well,
although IFR cannot be ruled out at times. Precipitation has
switched to -SN/SN at KMBG and will continue for a couple more
hours before ending, with IFR VSBY possible. KPIR will be least
affected by all of this, and may in fact be primarily VFR through
the TAF period.

Strong west-northwest surface winds have already begun across
KPIR/KMBG and will eventually spread into KABR/KATY through the
overnight hours. Gusts from 35 to 45 knots can be expected. Once
the rain switches to snow at KABR/KATY, the potential for
occasionally significant reductions in visibility in
falling/blowing snow will develop.

&&

.ABR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...Winter Weather Advisory from 6 AM this morning to 3 PM CST this
     afternoon for SDZ006>008-011-021.

     Wind Advisory until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today for SDZ003>011-
     015>023-033>037-045-048-051.

MN...Winter Weather Advisory from 6 AM this morning to 3 PM CST this
     afternoon for MNZ039-046.

&&

DISCUSSION...BC
AVIATION...10

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
317 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

SDZ003>005-009-010-015>017-033>037-045-048-051-190930-
Corson-Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Dewey-Potter-Faulk-
Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
317 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026 /217 AM MST Wed Feb 18 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota and
north central South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Strong westerly winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour gusting up to 55
miles per hour will continue this morning. Winds this strong may make
travel difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. A Wind
Advisory will remain in effect until 12 PM CST / 11 AM CST today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

SDZ018>020-022-023-190930-
Spink-Clark-Codington-Hamlin-Deuel-
317 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Strong westerly winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour gusting up to 55
miles per hour will continue this morning. Winds this strong may make
travel difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. A Wind
Advisory will remain in effect until 12 PM CST today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

SDZ006-008-021-190930-
Brown-Roberts-Grant-
317 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Up to two inches of snow expected over parts of northeastern South
Dakota today. Wind gusts up to 55 miles per hour will also be
possible this morning, and a Wind Advisory is in effect until 12 PM
CST today. The combination of strong winds and falling snow will
cause reductions in visibility this morning, down to half or a
quarter of a mile at times. Travel will be difficult, and plan on
slippery road conditions for the morning commute! A Winter Weather
Advisory is in effect from 6 AM CST through 3 PM CST today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MNZ039-046-190930-
Traverse-Big Stone-
317 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Up to two inches of snow expected over west central Minnesota today. The
combination of strong winds and falling snow will cause reductions
in visibility this morning, down to half or a quarter of a mile at
times. Travel will be difficult, and plan on slippery road conditions
for the morning commute! A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from
6 AM CST through 3 PM CST today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

SDZ007-011-190930-
Marshall-Day-
317 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Two to four inches of snow expected today over Marshall and Day
counties. Wind gusts up to 55 miles per hour will also be
possible this morning, and a Wind Advisory is in effect until 12 PM
CST today. The combination of strong winds and falling snow will
cause reductions in visibility this morning, down to half or a
quarter of a mile at times. Travel will be difficult, and plan on
slippery road conditions for the morning commute! A Winter Weather
Advisory is in effect from 6 AM CST through 3 PM CST today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1013 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026

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

0920 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 E Pierre Regional Air 44.38N 100.28W
02/17/2026  M58 MPH          Hughes             SD   ASOS

            ASOS station KPIR Pierre Muni AP.

&&

TMT

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1015 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026

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

0934 PM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 SE Reliance           43.85N 99.56W
02/17/2026  M62 MPH          Lyman              SD   Mesonet

            Mesonet station 54 Reliance (SDDOT).

&&

TMT

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
348 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

0338 AM     Blizzard         Selby                   45.51N 100.03W
02/18/2026                   Walworth           SD   Law Enforcement

            Reported falling snow in gusty winds
            creating whiteout conditions over Walworth
            County.

&&

NWS ABR

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
354 AM CST Wed Feb 18 2026

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

0344 AM     Non-Tstm Wnd Gst Faulkton                45.03N 99.13W
02/18/2026  E72 MPH          Faulk              SD   Trained Spotter

            Trained Spotter called to report a 72 mph
            wind gust in Faulkton.

&&

BC