Wind Advisory 2, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

Buena Vista County, IA, Cherokee County, IA, Clay County, IA, Ida County, IA, Lyon County, IA, O'Brien County, IA, Plymouth County, IA, Sioux County, IA, Woodbury County, IA, Rock County, MN, Dakota County, NE, Dixon County, NE, Aurora County, SD, Bon Homme County, SD, Brule County, SD, Charles Mix County, SD, Clay County, SD, Davison County, SD, Douglas County, SD, Gregory County, SD, Hanson County, SD, Hutchinson County, SD, Lincoln County, SD, McCook County, SD, Minnehaha County, SD, Turner County, SD, Union County, SD, Yankton County, SD

876 
WWUS73 KFSD 210312
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
912 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

SDZ058>061-064>066-068-069-211200-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.260121T1300Z-260122T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T2000Z/
Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-
Yankton-
Including the cities of Scotland, Irene, Stickney, Centerville,
White Lake, Marion, Parkston, Clayton, Tabor, Freeman, Emery,
Montrose, Delmont, Tyndall, Mitchell, Springfield, Chancellor,
Canistota, Alexandria, Tripp, Corsica, Bridgewater, Parker,
Plankinton, Avon, Armour, Hurley, Salem, Viborg, Menno, and
Yankton
912 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING 
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 37 below zero possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. For 
  the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Visibility may be significantly impacted at times due to blowing 
  snow Wednesday. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 
  10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

IAZ001-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ098-NEZ013-014-SDZ062-067-070-071-
211200-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.260121T1600Z-260122T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T2000Z/
Lyon-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Woodbury-
Ida-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Minnehaha-Lincoln-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Sanborn, Rock Valley, Hawarden, Ponca,
Hull, Harrisburg, Sioux City, Sioux Falls, Jefferson, Cherokee,
Beresford, Luverne, George, Spencer, Tea, Rock Rapids, Holstein,
Vermillion, Inwood, Le Mars, Lennox, Sheldon, Elk Point, Sioux
Center, Larchwood, Alcester, Storm Lake, Ida Grove, Orange City,
Hartley, Wakefield, Battle Creek, Canton, Allen, North Sioux
City, and South Sioux City
912 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CST 
WEDNESDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING 
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 
  up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 37 below zero possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. 
  For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Visibility may be significantly impacted at times due to blowing 
  snow Wednesday. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 
  10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

SDZ050-057-063-211200-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.260121T1300Z-260122T0000Z/
Gregory-Brule-Charles Mix-
Including the cities of Gregory, Wagner, Burke, Lake Andes,
Chamberlain, Kimball, Platte, and Marty
912 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. 
  Visibility may be significantly impacted at times due to blowing 
  snow Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-SDZ038>040-052>056-211200-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T2000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-
Moody-
Including the cities of Ivanhoe, Windom, Lakefield, Mountain
Lake, Spirit Lake, Milford, Jackson, Woonsocket, Brookings,
Marshall, Wessington Springs, Slayton, Arlington, Sibley, Arnolds
Park, Lake Benton, Alpena, Orland, Howard, Hendricks, Pipestone,
Fulda, Worthington, De Smet, Huron, Tyler, Madison, Flandreau,
and Lake Preston
912 PM CST Tue Jan 20 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING 
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

SG

604 
WWUS73 KFSD 210831
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
231 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

SDZ059>061-211645-
/O.CAN.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.260121T1300Z-260122T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T2000Z/
Davison-Hanson-McCook-
Including the cities of Salem, Mitchell, Alexandria, Montrose,
Emery, Canistota, and Bridgewater
231 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING 
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 37 below zero 
  possible.

* WHERE...Davison, Hanson, and McCook Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

IAZ001-012>014-022-MNZ098-SDZ062-067-211645-
/O.CAN.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.260121T1600Z-260122T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T2000Z/
Lyon-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Buena Vista-Rock-Minnehaha-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Inwood, Luverne, Rock Valley, Canton,
Storm Lake, Hawarden, Hull, Sheldon, Sanborn, Larchwood, Sioux
Center, Harrisburg, Hartley, Spencer, Orange City, Tea, Sioux
Falls, Lennox, George, and Rock Rapids
231 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING 
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 38 below zero 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

SDZ050-057-063-211645-
/O.EXA.KFSD.EC.A.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T2000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.260121T1300Z-260122T0000Z/
Gregory-Brule-Charles Mix-
Including the cities of Kimball, Lake Andes, Platte, Marty,
Burke, Wagner, Gregory, and Chamberlain
231 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 34 below zero possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 6 PM CST 
  this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

SDZ058-064>066-068-069-211645-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.260121T1300Z-260122T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T2000Z/
Aurora-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton-
Including the cities of Scotland, Irene, Tripp, Clayton, Tabor,
Viborg, Plankinton, Centerville, Menno, White Lake, Chancellor,
Parkston, Tyndall, Springfield, Hurley, Corsica, Freeman, Armour,
Avon, Yankton, Parker, Stickney, Marion, and Delmont
231 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING 
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 36 below zero possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 6 PM CST 
  this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

IAZ020-021-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ070-071-211645-
/O.CON.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.260121T1600Z-260122T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T2000Z/
Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of North Sioux City, Le Mars, Cherokee,
Ponca, Alcester, Jefferson, South Sioux City, Sioux City,
Wakefield, Ida Grove, Beresford, Vermillion, Allen, Holstein, Elk
Point, and Battle Creek
231 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM 
CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING 
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 34 below zero possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 6 PM CST 
  this evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday evening 
  through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-SDZ038>040-052>056-211645-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T2000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-
Pipestone-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-
Moody-
Including the cities of Worthington, Flandreau, Ivanhoe,
Woonsocket, Windom, Hendricks, Lakefield, Lake Benton, Mountain
Lake, Slayton, Jackson, Brookings, Milford, Sibley, De Smet,
Wessington Springs, Madison, Howard, Pipestone, Orland, Huron,
Alpena, Arnolds Park, Fulda, Arlington, Spirit Lake, Lake
Preston, Tyler, and Marshall
231 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING 
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 43 below zero 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

Weisser

789 
WWUS73 KFSD 211642
NPWFSD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1042 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

IAZ020-021-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ070-071-220200-
/O.UPG.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260122T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0002.260121T1642Z-260122T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T2000Z/
Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Clay-Union-
Including the cities of Alcester, Cherokee, Holstein, Battle
Creek, North Sioux City, Sioux City, Beresford, Wakefield, Le
Mars, Ida Grove, Jefferson, Elk Point, Vermillion, Ponca, Allen,
and South Sioux City
1042 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING 
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with 
  gusts up to 65 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 34 below zero possible.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For 
  the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 
  afternoon.

* 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 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and any falling snow may result 
  in patchy blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

SDZ050-057-058-063>066-068-069-220200-
/O.UPG.KFSD.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260122T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.HW.W.0002.260121T1642Z-260122T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T2000Z/
Gregory-Brule-Aurora-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon
Homme-Yankton-
Including the cities of Burke, Menno, Delmont, Chamberlain,
Corsica, Platte, Scotland, Tabor, Wagner, Kimball, Viborg,
Yankton, Irene, Plankinton, Tyndall, Stickney, Lake Andes,
Springfield, Avon, Clayton, Armour, White Lake, Marty, Freeman,
Centerville, Hurley, Marion, Chancellor, Gregory, Tripp,
Parkston, and Parker
1042 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING 
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph 
  with gusts up to 65 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero possible.

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

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For 
  the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday 
  afternoon.

* 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 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and any falling snow may result 
  in patchy blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-012>014-022-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-SDZ038>040-
052>056-059>062-067-220200-
/O.CON.KFSD.EC.A.0001.260123T0300Z-260123T2000Z/
Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Buena Vista-Lincoln-
Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-Beadle-
Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Davison-
Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Hendricks, Inwood, Flandreau, Lake
Benton, Windom, Orange City, Marshall, Worthington, Arlington,
Harrisburg, Rock Rapids, Fulda, Spencer, Storm Lake, Lakefield,
George, Pipestone, Mitchell, Emery, Rock Valley, Orland, Tea,
Jackson, Alexandria, Howard, Brookings, Alpena, Sanborn, Sioux
Center, Montrose, Sioux Falls, Spirit Lake, Wessington Springs,
Sibley, Canton, Luverne, Lake Preston, Woonsocket, Madison,
Lennox, Larchwood, Mountain Lake, De Smet, Bridgewater, Milford,
Slayton, Ivanhoe, Hawarden, Hull, Hartley, Tyler, Huron,
Canistota, Sheldon, Salem, and Arnolds Park
1042 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING 
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 41 below zero 
  possible.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

Samet