High Wind Warning 5, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

022 
WWUS73 KFSD 150234
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
934 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

SDZ050-063-068-069-151300-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0005.260315T1200Z-260316T0000Z/
Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Including the cities of Yankton, Gregory, Springfield, Platte,
Tyndall, Wagner, Scotland, Avon, Lake Andes, Marty, Tabor, and
Burke
934 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT 
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Charles Mix, Gregory, Bon Homme, and Yankton Counties.

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

* 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>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ067-070-071-151300-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0005.260315T1500Z-260316T0600Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Lincoln-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Orange City, Sibley, Alcester, Wakefield,
Storm Lake, Vermillion, Elk Point, Sheldon, Ida Grove, Holstein,
Sanborn, Allen, Inwood, Hull, Lennox, Sioux Center, Spencer, Le
Mars, Canton, Spirit Lake, Hartley, Larchwood, Sioux City, Battle
Creek, Rock Rapids, Cherokee, South Sioux City, Beresford, Tea,
Harrisburg, George, Hawarden, Jefferson, Rock Valley, North Sioux
City, Milford, Ponca, and Arnolds Park
934 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM CDT 
MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Samet

294 
WWUS73 KFSD 151115
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
615 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

SDZ050-063-068-069-152115-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0005.260315T1200Z-260316T0000Z/
Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Including the cities of Tabor, Scotland, Burke, Yankton, Avon,
Lake Andes, Gregory, Marty, Tyndall, Wagner, Springfield, and
Platte
615 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Charles Mix, Gregory, Bon Homme, and Yankton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ067-070-071-152115-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0005.260315T1500Z-260316T0600Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Lincoln-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Spirit Lake, Hull, Tea, Ida Grove,
Wakefield, Beresford, Sheldon, Rock Rapids, Hawarden, Sibley,
Rock Valley, George, Inwood, Lennox, Orange City, Le Mars,
Cherokee, Spencer, Allen, Alcester, Elk Point, Ponca, Arnolds
Park, Milford, Sioux City, Harrisburg, Jefferson, Storm Lake,
Hartley, Canton, North Sioux City, Sioux Center, Vermillion,
Sanborn, Holstein, South Sioux City, Larchwood, and Battle Creek
615 AM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 
AM CDT MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Weisser

517 
WWUS73 KFSD 151931
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
231 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-161215-
/O.NEW.KFSD.CW.Y.0006.260316T0600Z-260316T1600Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Union-
Including the cities of Orange City, Elk Point, Storm Lake, North
Sioux City, George, Larchwood, Cherokee, Ida Grove, Sioux Center,
Inwood, Beresford, Sanborn, Allen, Sheldon, Hawarden, South Sioux
City, Arnolds Park, Alcester, Le Mars, Sioux City, Hull, Milford,
Battle Creek, Jefferson, Spirit Lake, Rock Rapids, Ponca, Rock
Valley, Holstein, Sibley, Hartley, Wakefield, and Spencer
231 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 29 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low 
  as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

SDZ050-063-068-069-160000-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Including the cities of Tabor, Platte, Wagner, Lake Andes, Marty,
Tyndall, Avon, Gregory, Yankton, Scotland, Burke, and Springfield
231 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Charles Mix, Gregory, Bon Homme, and Yankton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

SDZ067-070-160600-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
Lincoln-Clay-
Including the cities of Tea, Canton, Vermillion, Lennox, and
Harrisburg
231 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Clay and Lincoln Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-SDZ040-056-161215-
/O.NEW.KFSD.CW.Y.0006.260316T0600Z-260316T1600Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-
Brookings-Moody-
Including the cities of Ivanhoe, Lake Benton, Flandreau,
Pipestone, Slayton, Brookings, Hendricks, Worthington, Mountain
Lake, Luverne, Fulda, Jackson, Windom, Lakefield, Tyler, and
Marshall
231 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Meyers

655 
WWUS73 KFSD 152356
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
656 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

SDZ050-063-068-069-160100-
/O.EXP.KFSD.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0000Z/
Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Including the cities of Avon, Tyndall, Marty, Yankton, Burke,
Gregory, Wagner, Tabor, Scotland, Springfield, Platte, and Lake
Andes
656 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The strongest winds have exited the area. A few spots could see 
gusts up to 45 mph for the next hour or two before winds diminish 
further tonight.

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-161300-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0006.260316T0600Z-260316T1600Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Union-
Including the cities of Rock Rapids, Spencer, Milford, Orange
City, Hawarden, Sibley, Sanborn, Storm Lake, Arnolds Park,
Alcester, Ida Grove, Elk Point, Rock Valley, Inwood, Battle
Creek, Allen, Hull, North Sioux City, Spirit Lake, Larchwood,
Jefferson, South Sioux City, Holstein, Wakefield, Le Mars, Ponca,
Cherokee, Sheldon, George, Sioux City, Sioux Center, Hartley, and
Beresford
656 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM CDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 29 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low 
  as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

SDZ067-070-160600-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
Lincoln-Clay-
Including the cities of Tea, Harrisburg, Canton, Lennox, and
Vermillion
656 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Clay and Lincoln Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-SDZ040-056-161300-
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0006.260316T0600Z-260316T1600Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-
Brookings-Moody-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake, Worthington, Brookings,
Flandreau, Ivanhoe, Lake Benton, Fulda, Lakefield, Luverne,
Tyler, Pipestone, Windom, Slayton, Marshall, Jackson, and
Hendricks
656 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM CDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Samet

667 
WWUS73 KFSD 160236
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
936 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

SDZ067-070-161300-
/O.EXA.KFSD.CW.Y.0006.260316T0600Z-260316T1600Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
Lincoln-Clay-
Including the cities of Tea, Harrisburg, Canton, Lennox, and
Vermillion
936 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 26 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Clay and Lincoln Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low 
  as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-161300-
/O.CON.KFSD.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0006.260316T0600Z-260316T1600Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Union-
Including the cities of Rock Rapids, Spencer, Milford, Orange
City, Hawarden, Sibley, Sanborn, Storm Lake, Arnolds Park,
Alcester, Ida Grove, Elk Point, Rock Valley, Inwood, Battle
Creek, Allen, Hull, North Sioux City, Spirit Lake, Larchwood,
Jefferson, South Sioux City, Holstein, Wakefield, Le Mars, Ponca,
Cherokee, Sheldon, George, Sioux City, Sioux Center, Hartley, and
Beresford
936 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM CDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold 
  wind chills as low as 29 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the 
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low 
  as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

SDZ039-054-055-061-062-066-161300-
/O.EXA.KFSD.CW.Y.0006.260316T0600Z-260316T1600Z/
Kingsbury-Miner-Lake-McCook-Minnehaha-Turner-
Including the cities of Hurley, De Smet, Irene, Centerville,
Salem, Montrose, Howard, Madison, Canistota, Viborg, Chancellor,
Lake Preston, Bridgewater, Marion, Parker, Sioux Falls, Orland,
and Arlington
936 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 28 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-SDZ040-056-161300-
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0006.260316T0600Z-260316T1600Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-
Brookings-Moody-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake, Worthington, Brookings,
Flandreau, Ivanhoe, Lake Benton, Fulda, Lakefield, Luverne,
Tyler, Pipestone, Windom, Slayton, Marshall, Jackson, and
Hendricks
936 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 11 AM CDT 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Samet

211 
WWUS73 KFSD 160546
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1246 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ067-070-071-161600-
/O.EXP.KFSD.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0006.260316T0600Z-260316T1600Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena
Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Lincoln-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Rock Rapids, Spencer, Lennox, Milford,
Orange City, Hawarden, Harrisburg, Sibley, Sanborn, Storm Lake,
Arnolds Park, Alcester, Ida Grove, Elk Point, Rock Valley,
Inwood, Battle Creek, Allen, Tea, Hull, North Sioux City, Canton,
Spirit Lake, Larchwood, Vermillion, Jefferson, South Sioux City,
Holstein, Wakefield, Le Mars, Ponca, Cherokee, Sheldon, George,
Sioux City, Sioux Center, Hartley, and Beresford
1246 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS 
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 28 below zero expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-SDZ039-040-054>056-061-062-066-
161600-
/O.CON.KFSD.CW.Y.0006.260316T0600Z-260316T1600Z/
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-
Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody-McCook-Minnehaha-Turner-
Including the cities of Mountain Lake, Flandreau, Hurley,
Centerville, Salem, Chancellor, Ivanhoe, Lake Benton, Madison,
Canistota, Luverne, Tyler, Pipestone, Marion, Parker, Slayton,
Hendricks, Bridgewater, Worthington, Montrose, Fulda, Sioux
Falls, De Smet, Lakefield, Lake Preston, Orland, Brookings,
Irene, Viborg, Howard, Windom, Marshall, Jackson, and Arlington
1246 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Samet

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1254 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Blizzard conditions are expected north of I-90 and especially
  into the Highway 14 corridor and southwest Minnesota this
  evening through Sunday. Snowfall rates greater than an inch
  per hour are likely in these areas and wind gusts up to 55 mph
  will lead to dangerous road conditions.

- For the area along and south of I-90, lighter snow amounts
  are expected. However, given the potential for gusts up to 60
  mph in these areas, blizzard conditions are possible even in
  light snow. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for these
  areas, but upgrades in the near future may be necessary as
  confidence in the wind forecast increases.

- Dry conditions and a warming trend is expected for the second
  half of next week.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 246 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

A band of light snow stretches from roughly Wessington
Springs, SD to Sioux Falls, SD to Spencer, IA and will be slowly
lifting northward through daybreak today. The snow has been fighting
with some dry air especially with eastward extent, but additional
amounts will be generally less than inch near and north of I-90, but
a few spots towards Highway 14 in central South Dakota could see up
to an inch and a half. This band of snow will clear the area to our
north by the late morning/early afternoon today, allowing for highs
tomorrow to range from the upper 30s north to middle 50s south. This
may melt off most of the snowfall especially given the higher March
sun angle, but our next round of snow will be knocking on our door
right after this melting.

Even though snowfall totals have trended down with the latest
guidance showing the track of the system shifting slightly north,
strong winds are still expected to cause major impacts no matter how
much snow your location ends up receiving. With that said, the
highest totals are still expected north of I-90 and especially
closer to Highway 14 and into southwest Minnesota where snowfall
totals could push the double digits. For this reason, along
with gusts up to 55 mph here, a Blizzard Warning has been issued
for these locations this evening through Sunday night.
Significant impacts to travel are expected as whiteout
conditions are likely in these areas, so stay home if you can,
but if you must travel, be extremely cautious. Lower confidence
in blizzard conditions farther south where snowfall amounts will
likely be much lower, so held off on any upgrades for the
Winter Storm Watch along and south of I-90. Based on the current
forecast of wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph heading into the day on
Sunday, blizzard conditions would be likely even with light
amounts, but will give it a little more time before any upgrades
in case winds trend down for any reason. Also, these potential
blizzard conditions are still over 24 hours out, leaving a
little more wiggle room to allow for increased confidence before
any upgrade. Did adjust the timing slightly later for the start
of the Winter Storm Watch to account for when winds are
expected to increase.

One last note on the precipitation with this system, some areas
may start as rain this evening, and before this turns to snow,
some freezing rain or sleet may mix in. This would likely be
brief, but may be enough to lead to a light glaze of ice over
parts of eastern South Dakota, southwest Minnesota, and
northwest Iowa. Ice amounts will be largely dependent on where
the freezing line sets up and how much sleet can mix in, but be
sure to keep up to date with the latest forecast to remain
informed on this potential. Winds look to start slowly
decreasing through the day on Monday, but wind chills look to
drop to the negative 10s to negative 20s Monday morning, so be
sure to bundle up. Considerations for cold weather headlines may
be necessary in the near future, but will get through the worst
of the blizzard conditions first. Also be prepared for the
potential for continued drifting of the snow primarily into
southwest Minnesota during the Monday morning commute. It stays
much below average into Tuesday morning, with a gradual warming
trend expected through the end of the week as strong ridging
builds in from the west.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 408 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026

Light WAA showers are moving southeast from western South Dakota.
Soundings indicate a stout dry subcloud layer that will take some
time to saturate before any precipitation will reach the surface.
While a few light sprinkles to flurries are possible yet this
afternoon, the most likely scenario is light snow will not begin
until around midnight. Light snow gradually increases in areal
coverage mostly along I-90 and north, gradually moving northeast
through Saturday morning. There is potential for a slightly heavier
band to set up as a 700 mb frontogenesis band takes shape. This band
is most likely to form along a rough line from Huron, to Madison, to
Luverne MN. Within this band 1 to 2 inches of accumulation is
possible. Elsewhere an inch or less is expected, with areas south of
I-90 seeing only a dusting to a tenth or two. Snow tapers off
Saturday afternoon.

Meanwhile an upper wave begins to take shape over the Pacific
Northwest. This wave moves east and digs south through the day
Saturday, with the surface low ejecting out of Wyoming into the
central Plains. As it progresses northeast an area of strong WAA
will push our highs into the 30 to 40s north of I-90, and the 40s to
50s to the south. As the system continues northeast positive
vorticity advection increases and works to amplify divergence aloft.
The resulting band of intensifying frontogenesis in the 700 mb layer
will trigger precipitation to form along and north of Highway 14
Saturday afternoon. Precipitation may begin as snow or a wintry mix,
but change to rain as it sinks south into warmer temperatures. Rain
eventually transitions to a wintry mix then to all snow after
midnight. As the system pivots to the southeast snow will begin
to intensify. Moderate to heavy snow is possible from around
midnight through Noon on Sunday. Snow gradually tapers off from
west to east Sunday afternoon, pushing east of the region Sunday
evening. Total snowfall remains uncertain. As mentioned in a
prior update, the track of the storm has shifted slightly north
with the past couple of model runs, but has held steady with the
12Z run today. If the northward shift continues snow totals
will come down a little more. However, if the model trends of
the past few years holds, there will be another shift southward
in track at 24-36 hours out. While I have adjusted totals for
the current model run, I kept them minimal.

There are several threats we need to take into consideration
Saturday night and Sunday. First, portions of northwest Iowa and
southwestern Minnesota may see a light glaze to a few hundredths of
ice accumulation before the transition to all snow.

Second, winds will become northerly behind the front. Strong CAA in
the 925-850 mb layer will result in rapidly increasing, strong wind
gusts Sunday. After collaboration with neighbors, have boosted winds
with a 66% NBM and 33% NBM90 blend. Gusts of 45-55 mph are expected
with occasional gusts to 60 mph possible. This will result in
blowing and drifting snow. Visibility may decrease to less than 1/4
of a mile at times, and travel may become difficult to impossible
due to blowing and drifting snow. Near blizzard to blizzard
conditions are expected for portions of east central South Dakota
and southwestern Minnesota. Considering the risks for ice and snow,
a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 pm Saturday until 7 am
Monday. Due to remaining uncertainty in track have foregone a
blizzard warning at this time, however an upgrade will likely be
necessary. If you have travel plans this weekend, please ensure
you have an alternative in mind and that your vehicle is
prepared for winter travel.

Third, wind chills will be very cold Monday morning, falling to
minus 20 to minus 25. Wind chills will improve during the day but
will remain near to sub-zero through Tuesday morning.

Monday will be dry but cold, with highs around 10-20 degrees F.
Monday night lows will fall to the single digits either side of
zero. Chances for snow return Tuesday afternoon, but are expected to
be light. Highs will be slightly warmer, in the 30s to 40s with the
warmest temperatures over south central South Dakota. The remainder
of the week should be dry with a nice warming trend into the 40s and
50s Wednesday and Thursday, and 50s to 60s Friday.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1254 PM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

Broken to overcast mid-level clouds will gradually fill in through
the afternoon ahead of a strong incoming winter storm. Breezy
southeasterly winds gusting 25-30 kts will become easterly late this
evening, and northerly overnight behind a cold front. After midnight
gusts will begin to increase in response to the passage of the
front, gusting 30-35 kts. Gusts continue to increase through Sunday
morning, peaking mid-morning between 45-50 kts. A Blizzard Warning
is in effect tonight through Monday morning when winds begin to
gradually subside.

Light rain/snow moves into the area along Highway 14 this evening.
As it continues to push south of I-90 the main precipitation type
will be rain, with some thunder possible over northwestern Iowa.
After midnight the rain begins to transition to a wintry mix to all
snow from north to south. By Sunrise precipitation will be all snow
and blowing snow. Snow may be heavy at times, 1+ inch/hour. Rapidly
accumulating and blowing snow is likely to impact flight operations
at all three TAF sites. Snow tapers off through Sunday afternoon
from west to east. However, the blowing snow risk will continue into
Monday morning.

Ceilings and visibility will degrade from VFR down to IFR and
possible LIFR at times under heavy snow. These conditions will
continue beyond the end of the period.

&&

.FSD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Monday morning
     for SDZ062-066-067.
     Winter Storm Watch from Sunday morning through Monday morning
     for SDZ068>071.
     Blizzard Warning from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Monday
     for SDZ040-056.
     Blizzard Warning from 10 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT Monday
     for SDZ038-039-052>055.
     Winter Storm Watch from 7 PM to 10 PM CDT this evening for
     SDZ050-057>061-063>065.
     Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through late Sunday night
     for SDZ050-057>061-063>065.
MN...Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Monday morning
     for MNZ098.
     Blizzard Warning from 10 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Monday
     for MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097.
IA...Winter Storm Watch from late tonight through Monday morning
     for IAZ001.
     Winter Storm Watch from Sunday morning through Monday morning
     for IAZ002-003-012>014-020>022-031-032.
NE...Winter Storm Watch from Sunday morning through Monday morning
     for NEZ013-014.

&&

UPDATE...Samet
DISCUSSION...AJP
AVIATION...AJP

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
319 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ098-NEZ013-014-SDZ050-057>071-
150830-
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-
Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Gregory-Brule-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-
Turner-Lincoln-Bon Homme-Yankton-Union-
319 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Winds increase tonight, gusting up to 35 to 50 mph by daybreak. As
snow moves in from west to east late tonight/early tomorrow morning,
blizzard conditions will be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The potential for blizzard conditions will spread from west to east
through the morning hours on Sunday as snow continues to push through
the area. Despite some lighter snowfall totals generally less than 3
inches, strong wind gusts up to 40 to 60 mph will likely lead to
dangerous road conditions through the day on Sunday.

Winds remain elevated Sunday night into Monday morning, leading to
wind chills in the negative teens to negative 20s during the morning
commute. Tuesday morning is slightly milder, though still cold with
wind chills in the single digits on either side of zero.

Continue to monitor forecasts closely and be prepared to adjust or
cancel travel plans.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-SDZ038>040-052>056-150830-
Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Beadle-
Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
319 AM CDT Sat Mar 14 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Light snow continues through the early morning hours before lifting
north of the area by midday. Amounts will generally be less than
inch, though a few higher amounts can't be ruled out over Highway 14
in central South Dakota.

Much heavier snow moves in this evening into tonight. Blizzard
conditions are expected with the potential for snowfall rates greater
than an inch an hour and winds gusting up to 55 mph. This will lead
to extremely dangerous to impossible travel conditions.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Blizzard conditions are expected to continue through much of Sunday,
even as snow comes to an end. With amounts potentially pushing
upwards of 10 inches especially over southwest Minnesota, elevated
winds will likely lead to continued blowing/drifting in the areas
with the highest snowfall totals through the Monday morning commute.

Monday morning will also feature bitterly cold wind chills down into
the negative 20s to potentially near negative 30. Cold weather
continues into Tuesday morning when wind chills are set to drop into
the teens below zero.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.